Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Dams & Levees

Geosyntec Consultants • Olympia, WA

8d • $103,435 - $174,470 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Dams & Levees to assist in growing our geotechnical engineering and dam engineering practices in the Pacific Northwest to be based in our Olympia or Seattle, Washington offices. This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving dams, hydraulic structures, levees, and related water resources infrastructure. 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. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ . Essential Duties and Responsibilities Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? We expect that you’d work on a variety of challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance to this next stage of your career.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Geological/Civil Engineering. (required)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (required)
• At least 7 years’ (8+ preferred) experience in geotechnical engineering with a strong emphasis on dams, levees, or hydraulic structures, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal and state guidelines and standards related to dams and levees (e.g., USACE, FERC, FEMA, USBR, ASDSO). (required)
• Strong background in geotechnical analysis methods, including slope stability, seepage, liquefaction, and seismic considerations. (required)
• Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects. (required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience developing technical reports and presenting findings. (required)
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff while maintaining high technical standards. (required)
• Track record of contributing to business development and building long-term client relationships. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in the same fields. (preferred)
• Experience applying Risk-Informed Decision Making (RIDM) and performing dam/levee safety reviews. (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering analyses and designs for dams, levees, spillways, outlet works, floodwalls, and other hydraulic structures.
• Manage and execute geotechnical field investigations including drilling, instrumentation installation, in-situ testing, and construction quality assurance.
• Conduct and oversee stability, seepage, settlement, and deformation analyses using numerical modeling tools.
• Lead and support dam and levee safety evaluations, including periodic inspections, risk assessments, and remedial design.
• Prepare and coordinate design deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications, construction cost estimates, technical reports, and permit applications.
• Serve as project manager, ensuring delivery on scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations.
• Mentor junior staff, provide technical guidance, and review technical documents for quality assurance.
• Support business development efforts by cultivating client relationships, leading or contributing to proposals, and helping grow the dams and levees practice.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams (hydraulics, structural, environmental, water resources) on complex water infrastructure projects.
• Participate in and present at professional conferences, technical seminars, and industry forums to represent the firm and support professional development.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements.
• Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior