Manager, Geology

Secretariat • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Manager, Geology will support Secretariat’s Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team in analyzing failures and evaluating claims involving complex engineering challenges. The work focuses heavily on large industrial facilities, including power plants, oil and gas facilities, chemical processing plants, and construction, as well as automotive, consumer products, consumer electronics, and medical devices. The position involves reviewing technical and non-technical documentation, synthesizing information from diverse sources, performing civil, geotechnical, and structural calculations, assisting with field investigations and design reviews, and collaborating on client deliverables. Travel is generally under 15% but may vary. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or M.S. in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• At least 4 years of geotechnical engineering work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license within the United States.
• Strong skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint), AutoCAD/Civil3D, and BlueBeam or Adobe Pro.
• Ability to travel as needed; travel is generally under 15% but may vary.
• Attention to detail and ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Flexible, creative problem-solving skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing Professional Geologist credentials.
• Experience with analytical software such as Geostudio Suite, Slide, Settle 3D, borehole logging software, Plaxis, or CPeT-IT.
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language.

Responsibilities

• Review technical and non-technical documentation, including engineering reports, drawings, specifications, field reports, and correspondence, to identify key issues and details.
• Gather and synthesize data from sources such as geotechnical, field, and daily construction reports, meeting minutes, depositions, drawings, laboratory results, and instrumentation data to assist with claim evaluations.
• Perform civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering calculations using computer software and hand calculations.
• Assist with preparing and conducting subsurface explorations, condition assessments, and site visits.
• Assist in peer reviews of geotechnical/geostructural and civil engineering designs and construction processes.
• Collaborate with the team to prepare expert reports, presentations, and other client deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree