Manager, Geology

Secretariat • Boston, MA

6d • $115,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Secretariat is hiring a Manager, Geology to join its expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team. The role involves analyzing failures and evaluating claims, with a focus on large industrial facilities such as power plants, oil and gas facilities, chemical processing plants, and construction, as well as work involving automotive, consumer products, consumer electronics, and medical devices. The manager will review technical materials, synthesize evidence from diverse sources, perform engineering calculations, support field investigations and design reviews, and help prepare client deliverables. The position may require travel, generally under 15% but subject to variation. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or master's degree 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, SharePoint), AutoCAD/Civil3D, and BlueBeam or Adobe Pro.
• Ability to travel as needed, generally under 15% but potentially varying.
• Attention to detail and ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible, creative problem-solving skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing PG 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 geotechnical, field, and daily construction reports; meeting minutes; depositions; drawings; laboratory results; and instrumentation data to assist in evaluating claims.
• Perform civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering calculations using computer software and hand calculations.
• Assist with preparation and conducting of 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