Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
The Geotechnical Engineer conducts field investigations and plans specifications for project geotechnical design. The role oversees field and laboratory work, conducts studies, interprets regulations, and helps ensure geotechnical project elements meet project requirements. The engineer may also participate in new business efforts and proposal preparation, including identifying client needs and developing cost estimates. The position evaluates and applies geotechnical engineering methods, prepares reports, coordinates civil or structural designs with geotechnical assessments, and communicates geotechnical issues to project teams. During construction, responsibilities may include overseeing earthwork operations, monitoring pile installation and load testing, inspecting critical foundation subgrades, monitoring ground improvement, and overseeing outside geotechnical consultants.
Requirements
- M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of geotechnical engineering design principles.
- Knowledge of site and subsurface investigation; development of engineering properties of soil and rock; foundation design and analysis; foundation analysis under dynamic loads; and earthworks.
- Knowledge of pile installation and testing, numerical analysis using FEM and FDM, soil and/or rock slope stability, and construction specifications.
- Knowledge of industry codes and standards, including those related to the nuclear industry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use engineering and office automation tools, including MS Office, effectively.
- Professional Engineer registration.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, select, and apply standard geotechnical engineering methods and prepare specifications for subsurface investigations for new and existing facilities.
- Perform and potentially lead geotechnical analyses, including soil and rock slope stability, rock excavation and slope protection, shallow foundation bearing capacity and settlement, lateral earth pressures, and axial and lateral pile capacities.
- Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and present investigation results to project team members.
- Coordinate civil or structural engineering designs with geotechnical assessments.
- Communicate geotechnical issues to the project team during engineering design.
- During construction, potentially oversee earthwork operations, monitor pile installation and load testing, inspect critical foundation subgrade, and monitor ground improvement.
- Oversee outside geotechnical consultants hired by Bechtel or the client.
- Participate in new business efforts and proposal preparation, including identifying client needs and developing cost estimates.
- Oversee field and laboratory work, conduct studies, and interpret regulations.
Benefits
- Robust benefits intended to support employee wellbeing and career growth; specific benefit offerings are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
