Geotechnical Engineer - Federal

Black & Veatch • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. This role requires US Citizenship and ability to obtain US Security Clearance. The Opportunity Performs engineering functions requiring knowledge and experience in engineering principles. This level builds on experience gained as Engineer1 by either obtaining more depth in specific subject area with the expectation that assignments are larger and more complex, or by gaining experience in more subject areas.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience supporting geotechnical/heavy civil projects.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations, grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls.
• Prefer Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with Emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Active Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-discipline teams to develop design materials for project assignments for heavy civil works projects such as generation, power infrastructure (transmission, distribution, substations), solar, wind, dams, buried infrastructure, tunnels, etc.
• Perform analysis, design calculations, design sketches, and preparing geotechnical design reports to meet project requirements.
• Perform, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field investigations.
• Coordinate, manage, observe, and document geotechnical construction activities such as grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, retaining walls, etc.
• Design facility and mission critical projects for U.S. Government Agency and Department clients.
• Directly contribute to global projects and missions, including Domestic (US based), Pacific and European locations.
• Perform engineering functions requiring knowledge and experience in engineering principles. Also performs all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis.
• Focuses on the coordinating internal teams and resources while working to understand client's interest and needs.
• Develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details for projects such as power generation facilities, substations, transmission lines, solar sites, dams, canals, flood control projects, municipal water, wastewater, and pipelines.
• Planning, designing, and overseeing geotechnical aspects for projects both in the office and in the field.
• Be able to travel on field assignments as required. Field time is estimated at 20 and 40%.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree