Principal Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Seattle, Washington office. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving transportation and utility improvements, river and floodplain restoration, landfills, brownfields redevelopment, seismic hazard evaluations, landslide stabilizations, private development. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field.
- Professional registration (i.e., P.E, P.G.).
- At least 10 years directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software (e.g., slope stability).
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in the same.
Responsibilities
- Client management and business development
- Civil design, landfill design, and site layout
- Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, deep foundations design, seismic design, seepage evaluations, and retaining wall design
- Geotechnical site characterization
- Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems
- Project/task management and proposal preparation
- Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- a variety of leaves of absences
- 9 paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- a minimum of 8 sick days
- a minimum of 11 vacation days per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
