Geotechnical Project Engineer

Come Join our Team • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to manage geotechnical services and projects. The role coordinates engineers, drill crews, and subcontractors to deliver services that exceed client expectations. Work may include leading subsurface investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, design and development of plans and specifications, and preparing and reviewing reports.

The engineer manages projects involving earthwork and foundation materials, including project schedules and budgets, scopes of work, invoices, and proposals. The position also applies standard engineering methods and criteria, guides staff and subcontractors, communicates with clients and contractors, and prepares technical reports and letters. The role may require occasional overnight travel of less than 35%, driving to work sites, and working outdoors and in environments containing dust and fumes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or a related field.
• Typically 5–10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Ability to lead a team and support growth and success through F&R values.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to participate in and pass pre-employment screening, including a background investigation, drug screening, and driving record review.
• Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift less than 20 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in frequent temperature changes and in environments containing dust and fumes.
• Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to drive to and from work sites and a valid driver’s license with a good-standing driving record.
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight (less than 35%).

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical engineering for large and/or multiple projects addressing earthwork and foundation materials.
• Manage geotechnical projects from inception, including schedules and budgets.
• Prepare project scopes of work, schedules, budgets, invoices, and proposals.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to provide quality engineering services.
• Conduct subsurface investigations, including borings and test pits.
• Oversee and guide staff, including engineers, geologists, drill crews, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors and clients.
• Meet multiple and unrelated deadlines.
• Prepare technical reports and letters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Company-observed paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Company cell phone.
• Use of a company vehicle when traveling to sites or labs.

What This Job Offers

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