Senior Associate, Geotechnical Engineering

Secretariat•Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Senior Associate, Geotechnical Engineering will join Secretariat’s expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, working on complex engineering challenges and investigations. The team analyzes failures across a range of products and industries, with a particular focus on large industrial facilities such as power plants, oil and gas facilities, chemical processing plants, and construction, as well as automotive, consumer products, consumer electronics, and medical devices. The role applies geotechnical and civil engineering expertise to assess conditions, support design and implementation, and communicate technical conclusions to engineering, business, and industry stakeholders. Secretariat is an international expert services firm with more than 500 professionals in over 20 cities. Its teams work with law firms, corporations, and institutions on complex financial, economic, and strategic business matters. The firm describes its culture as collaborative and supportive of professional development, recognition, and diversity. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; a master's degree is preferred.
Approximately 3 or more years of work experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Licensed Professional Civil or Structural Engineer in at least one U.S. state, or equivalent licensure in another country.
Excellent expert report writing skills to complement analytical work.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

Conduct field inspections and subsurface explorations to assess geotechnical conditions.
Perform geotechnical and civil engineering analyses to support project design and implementation.
Assist in peer reviews of geotechnical system designs and construction processes.
Gather and synthesize data from sources such as field investigations, document reviews, and interviews.
Deliver clear technical conclusions to engineering, business, and industry stakeholders.