Civil / Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants•Chesterfield, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking a Civil / Geotechnical Engineer for its Chesterfield, Missouri office. The role applies engineering skills to projects involving site characterization; foundations; earth-retaining structures; deep soft soils; ground improvement; construction dewatering; dams and water-containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; numerical analysis of stability and deformation; structures; and construction engineering. The position also offers opportunities to develop business skills for a consulting career. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients on environmental, natural-resource, and civil-infrastructure challenges. The company describes itself as an innovative firm known for technical leadership, broad experience, and client service, and says it offers competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs to support employees and their families. The position involves regular fieldwork and overnight travel. The employee may be asked to take on task-level or project-management responsibilities, business development, and staff mentoring, depending on experience. Driving personal, company, or rental vehicles to project sites, offices, and other business locations may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, geological, or environmental engineering.
At least 5 years of related experience, including civil engineering, stormwater design, construction observation and documentation, geotechnical field studies, geotechnical and geostructural design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong fundamentals in geotechnical engineering theory and practice.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Experience with geotechnical engineering software such as SLIDE, GEOSTUDIO, PLAXIS, FLAC, LPILE, or gINT, and/or numerical methods using spreadsheets.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, related software, and AutoCAD.
Availability for regular fieldwork and overnight travel.
Completion of required health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Strong fundamentals in structural engineering theory.
Experience with design collaboration software such as Bluebeam Studio and operation of VDC/BIM software.

Responsibilities

Conduct geotechnical field investigations.
Evaluate geotechnical laboratory and field test data.
Monitor heavy civil construction projects.
Perform and review engineering calculations, including calculations for shallow and deep foundation capacity, settlement, slope stability, ground improvement, excavation support design, lateral earth pressures, construction dewatering and seepage, and liquefaction triggering.
Evaluate dams and levees.
Perform quantity takeoffs and construction estimating.
Develop, install, and manage instrumentation monitoring systems.
Perform fieldwork associated with consulting, design, and construction services.
Analyze data and prepare maps, tables, and figures.
Develop construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
Prepare calculation packages, technical reports, letters, memoranda, and proposals.
Depending on experience, take on task-level or project-management responsibilities, business development, and staff mentoring.
Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project sites, offices, and other business locations as needed.