Intermediate Civil-Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
BGC is seeking an Intermediate Civil-Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary project teams focused on transportation infrastructure and related civil-geotechnical projects. This role involves technical design, analysis, and field work for projects that include slope stabilization, foundations, and earth retention systems. The ideal candidate will have solid field experience, including geotechnical drilling and construction observation, and will be eligible for professional registration within 1 year of hire. This position is based in Golden, CO.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- 5–8 years of relevant industry experience, or 3–6 years with a master’s degree
- Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the USA within 1 year of hire
- Experience with field investigation techniques such as soil visual-manual descriptions, rock core logging, SPT sampling, CPT soundings, test pits, and geophysical surveys
- Solid understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles, including limit equilibrium analysis, ASD and LRFD foundation analysis, and lateral earth pressure and earth retention
- Familiarity with geotechnical software such as SLOPE/W, Slide2, RSPile, LPile, PLAXIS, or similar
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- Experience with deep and shallow foundation design (spread footings, driven piles, drilled shafts, micropiles)
- Exposure to earth retention systems (lateral earth pressure diagrams; design of shoring, soil nail walls, tieback walls, MSE walls)
- Prior experience in consulting engineering or construction
Responsibilities
- Conduct geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for transportation-related projects, including slope stabilization, earthworks, foundations, and earth retention systems
- Prepare technical reports and contribute to proposal development
- Complete field logs of boreholes in both soil and rock during subsurface investigations
- Perform field inspections and site visits during construction phases
- Interpret in situ and laboratory test results and instrumentation data
- Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure quality and technical excellence
- Support project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and clients
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as appropriate
Benefits
- Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays
- Parental leave top ups
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- Flat management structure
- Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
- Social and wellness activities
- Casual and professional work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
