Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC (ICE) is a full-service transportation design and consulting firm specializing in civil and transportation engineering services. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, we deliver comprehensive solutions for infrastructure projects across the U.S. Our collaborative culture, technical expertise, and passion for improving communities drive our success. The Geotechnical Professional will join our team in Virginia Beach, VA to support various heavy civil construction and transportation projects throughout the Southeast. We currently perform deep foundation testing and geotechnical engineering services on bridge and pier projects, large heavy civil construction projects, port expansions, and on military bases throughout Hampton Roads and Virginia. The Geotechnical Professional will work under the guidance of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and will be responsible for conducting geotechnical analyses and designs for infrastructure projects such as roadways, bridges, retaining walls, soils, asphalt, pavement, and rock slopes. They will develop and perform subsurface investigation and laboratory testing plans and review boring logs and laboratory data. The engineer will contribute to the design plans for a variety of geotechnical projects, including slope stability, foundation design, seismic analysis, and other geotechnical considerations. Job duties also include structural design using relevant design specifications and compliance with state and local requirements.
Requirements
- Proficiency in MicroStation and commonly used geotechnical engineering software.
- Familiarity with job cost, scheduling, safety, and construction concepts.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must complete a pre-employment screening; ICE is a drug-free workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical concentration is preferred.
- VDOT project experience desired.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of field foundation and geotechnical testing, analyze collected data, and provide timely reporting of test results under the supervision of the Geotechnical Testing Manager.
- Primarily work in Virginia, with projects across the Southeast including North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama.
- Collaborate with the geotechnical group and assist with geotechnical design as needed under the supervision of the senior engineer.
- Maintain organized documentation/archives of design files, drawings, and construction submittments.
- Foster proactive communication with the geotechnical group, other disciplines, clients, and subconsultants.
- Provide construction assistance and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) as necessary.
- Engage in design-build pursuits across all states that ICE operates in.
- Provide mentorship and training to geotechnical staff in areas of expertise.
- Attend conferences as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Professional development and clear paths for career growth
- A collaborative, supportive team of skilled professionals
- Opportunities to work on impactful infrastructure projects that shape and connect communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
