Senior Geotechnical Engineer

SLR Consulting • Glastonbury, CT

243d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Are you a seasoned Geotechnical Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? At SLR, we are seeking a passionate expert looking to lead our geotechnical practice in Cheshire, Connecticut! Our Geotech team has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering regarding new construction and rehabilitation of buildings, pavements, rock excavation, bridges, slope stability, athletic playing fields, forensic investigations, retaining walls, dams and braced/tied back excavation support systems, from initial feasibility studies through final design including geotechnical construction-phase inspections and testing. We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new senior-level Geotechnical Engineer, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering
• Master's degree in civil engineering with geotechnical specialty preferred
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in geotechnical engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Connecticut
• Possess reliable transportation to travel to job sites with a valid driver's license
• Field orientation and proven problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Consultant-minded professional with a keen understanding of client value generation and business drivers
• Excels in working with peers and subordinate staff in different geographic locations
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to daily work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop rapport and credibility
• Attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Skilled in communicating technical information to internal and external business contacts
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and multi-tasking skills
• Self-directed and highly motivated
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients that result in sustained revenue growth
• Achieve business financial targets
• Manage overall project/program budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal and contract requirements
• Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of project management and effective delegation and oversight of group or program tasks and goals
• Provide final senior review of technical or promotional communications prepared by staff and others
• Promote cross-selling of SLR technical services
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment
• Manage junior staff
• Collaborate with project managers in the company's civil, structural, water resource, construction, and transportation engineering teams

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement account with company matching program
• Company paid life insurance
• Short & long term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees