Geotechnical Engineer

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC • Wilmington, NC

9h

About The Position

The Geotechnical Engineer will support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) READI contract by leading subsurface investigations and foundation design efforts for emergency stabilization, disaster recovery, infrastructure repair, and reconstruction projects. This role provides geotechnical engineering expertise to evaluate soil, rock, groundwater, slope stability, and foundation conditions that may impact damaged structures, temporary facilities, and permanent recovery solutions. The Geotechnical Engineer will conduct field investigations, interpret subsurface data, prepare geotechnical recommendations, and support rapid stabilization and long-term repair strategies in accordance with USACE requirements, federal standards, and project-specific objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with demonstrated geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional experience conducting subsurface investigations, soil mechanics evaluations, foundation design, and geotechnical engineering analyses.
• Experience evaluating groundwater conditions and their impact on excavation, slope stability, foundations, and infrastructure recovery.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or related engineering design and documentation software.
• Strong knowledge of drilling oversight, soil sampling, in-situ testing, laboratory testing, and geotechnical report preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and federal stakeholders.
• Strong geotechnical engineering expertise in subsurface investigation, soil mechanics, foundation design, slope stability, excavation support, and groundwater evaluation to support emergency stabilization and disaster recovery operations.
• Experience conducting field investigations, overseeing drilling activities, interpreting soil and rock data, and preparing geotechnical recommendations is essential for evaluating damaged infrastructure and developing practical repair solutions.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related geotechnical analysis tools is important for preparing technical drawings, site layouts, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess bearing capacity, settlement, slope failure risks, dewatering needs, and foundation performance under challenging field conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for preparing technical reports, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting engagement with contractors, regulatory agencies, and federal stakeholders.
• The ability to safely conduct fieldwork, adapt to dynamic emergency response environments, and provide timely engineering recommendations is critical to successful performance under the USACE READI contract.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting USACE, FEMA, DoD, DOT, or other federal infrastructure and disaster recovery programs.
• Experience supporting emergency stabilization, slope repair, foundation rehabilitation, levee repair, embankment evaluation, or post-disaster infrastructure recovery.
• Familiarity with advanced geotechnical modeling and analysis software.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, construction safety, and field investigation requirements.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, excavation, dewatering, or foundation design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead subsurface investigations and geotechnical evaluations supporting emergency stabilization and recovery operations.
• Conduct soil, rock, and groundwater assessments to evaluate site conditions and identify geotechnical risks.
• Develop foundation design recommendations for temporary facilities, damaged structures, infrastructure repairs, and permanent reconstruction projects.
• Analyze slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, excavation support, retaining systems, and groundwater control requirements.
• Oversee drilling, soil sampling, in-situ testing, laboratory coordination, and field documentation activities.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, design calculations, technical specifications, construction recommendations, and repair concepts in accordance with USACE standards.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, hydraulic, environmental, and construction teams to integrate geotechnical recommendations into project designs.
• Conduct field inspections and construction monitoring to verify compliance with geotechnical design parameters.
• Support emergency response activities, rapid site assessments, and post-disaster damage evaluations as required.
• Identify geotechnical hazards and recommend practical mitigation strategies to support safe and resilient infrastructure recovery.

What This Job Offers

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