Geotechnical Design Manager

Ferrovial • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Geotechnical Design Manager manages geotechnical design activities for major civil infrastructure projects. The role provides technical direction to the geotechnical design group, supports geotechnical analyses and design reviews, coordinates field and laboratory investigations, and helps ensure design work is accurate, timely, and compliant with Ferrovial Group standards, applicable industry standards, and project requirements.

The position covers geotechnical design from concept through design basis and detailed design, including roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, earth-retaining structures, and foundations for minor structures. It also involves reviewing staff and consultant work, evaluating subsurface conditions, interpreting test data, supporting design documentation, and coordinating investigations and project deliverables.

The manager provides technical guidance and leadership to geotechnical staff and project teams, coordinates with project stakeholders, and supports schedules, budgets, consultant administration, and design approvals. Other unlisted duties may be assigned. The posting describes the general nature of the role and states that responsibilities may change at the employer’s discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in large-scale highway construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, and/or design.
• Ability to review and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, technical plans, geotechnical reports, and engineering information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to coordinate effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards, integrity, ethics, leadership, and quality.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or progress toward professional registration or certification in the United States.
• Experience with geotechnical design software and analyses related to seepage, deformation, slope stability, subsurface exploration, field investigations, and laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to the geotechnical design group from concept through design basis and detailed design.
• Ensure geotechnical designs for roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, earth-retaining structures, and minor-structure foundations meet Ferrovial Group and applicable industry standards.
• Ensure junior staff understand and appropriately apply geotechnical principles and analyses.
• Create analytical two- and three-dimensional models as needed for geotechnical design activities.
• Review work by geotechnical engineers and outside consultants involved in project development, engineering, and design.
• Oversee geotechnical evaluation of subsurface soil and rock strata using applicable ASTM and local industry standards for field and laboratory testing.
• Interpret test data and classify subsurface soil and rock conditions for engineering purposes.
• Review and support preparation of geotechnical design calculations, technical notes, reports, proposals, and bills of quantities for geotechnical items.
• Coordinate geotechnical projects, including preparing boring location plans, supporting drilling operation documentation, and coordinating related tasks.
• Supervise geotechnical drilling, field investigations, and laboratory testing.
• Coordinate with project managers, senior and regional engineers, field teams, laboratory personnel, consultants, and design teams to support timely and accurate deliverables.
• Support project schedules and budgets for geotechnical design and investigation activities.
• Assist in drafting and managing geotechnical consultant contracts and pay applications, coordinating design review comments, and providing statistics and metrics to facilitate design approval.
• Provide leadership by example and share knowledge and skills.
• Provide technical guidance and support to geotechnical design staff and project teams.
• Demonstrate leadership, communication, engineering judgment, integrity, ethics, and commitment to high standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Initiatives designed to support physical and psychological health.
• Global and cross-business-unit mobility and professional development processes.
• Productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager