Senior Geotechnical Engineer

BB&E • Norfolk, VA

17h • $135,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team, supporting facilities design and construction projects for NAVFAC Atlantic (LANT) in Norfolk, VA. This role involves providing independent, timely, and professional specialized geotechnical engineering support, services, and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands. The position requires participation in conferences with project stakeholders, collaboration with other engineering and architectural disciplines, and coordination of all activities in geotechnical and pavements engineering in accordance with related UFC Criteria. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will support the design of In-House projects and RFPs, review consultant designs, and monitor construction to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications. Responsibilities also include reviewing contractor submittals, resolving problems with construction contractors and designers, making recommendations for corrective measures, and coordinating changes to contracts. The role demands analysis of data to predict foundation shear strength and settlement potential, determination of testing parameters for soil conditions, and initiating field trips to project sites. The engineer will interface with customers and other parties, providing consultation and gathering information for project scoping, designs, failure analysis, and remedial measures. A key requirement is U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC is required
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in geotechnical or civil/structural with emphasis in geotechnical engineering is required
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously
• A minimum of 10 years of professional Geotechnical engineering code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required
• Completion of a course of studies accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) for a Civil/Structural with emphasis in geotechnical engineering program from a college or university earning a Bachelor's or Master's degree, supplemented by a considerable amount of hands-on facilities geotechnical design experience, is required
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, navigate across uneven ground that is common at construction sites and climb for extended periods as well as when traveling to and from job sites
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly
• Must be able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and under varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, dust, and noise
• Must be able to wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, fall protection safety vests and high-visibility reflective safety vests
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform tasks safely and effectively, including reading instruments, recognizing hazards, and communicating on active construction sites
• Must be able to drive company or personal vehicles to and from field locations, sometimes multiple times per day, and may be required to work variable shifts depending on project needs
• Ability to stand/walk/climb/kneel/crouch and remain in a stationary position/sit at least 60% of the time
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Ability to understand the speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand, and talk or hear both in person and by telephone

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, timely and professional specialized geotechnical engineering support, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including minor works projects, specific projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization and facilities development
• Participate in conferences with project stakeholders and collaborates with other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure system coordination and integration with specific project requirements
• Responsible for coordinating all activities in the specialized area of geotechnical and pavements engineering, in accordance with related UFC Criteria
• Support the design of In-House projects and Request for Proposal (RFPs) as a team member for complex projects. Review designs (i.e., specs, drawings, and costs) and RFPs prepared by consultant Architects-Engineers (AEs)
• Knowledgeable in the development of final working drawings utilizing current AutoCAD technology. Monitors construction, ensuring the geotechnical aspects of the project are in accordance with the contract plans and specifications
• Review contractor submittments of shop drawings, samples of materials and other design-related items
• Confer with the construction contractor and designer (if A/E work) to resolve problems or latent conditions that may arise after construction
• Make recommendations for corrective/preventative measures, as appropriate
• Ensure that changes in costs, quantity, scope, schedules, design, or any other terms and conditions of the contract are coordinated or approved, as appropriate
• Analyze data and uses geotechnical experience to determine and predict specially developed foundation shear strength and settlement potential for various materials encountered
• Determine testing parameters for soil conditions to design structural foundations
• Initiate field trips to project sites to evaluate scoping, design, and construction
• Inspect existing conditions of soils and foundations to ascertain possible problems and recommend corrective measures
• Interface with customer and other interested parties providing consultation and gathering pertinent information required to complete project scoping, designs and failure analysis and remedial measures

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages ($135,000-$155,000)
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• Employer provided Life insurance
• Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Financial wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

What This Job Offers

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