Senior Geotechnical Engineer

SLR Consulting•Cheshire, CT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

SLR Consulting (US) is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotech team. This role is essential to our goal of Making Sustainability Happen. Our Geotech team has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering for 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. As our new Mid-level Geotechnical Engineer, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering
7+ years of relevant work experience in geotechnical engineering
PE is strongly preferred, but on track to become appropriately licensed is required
History of providing geotechnical engineering consulting services for new development, forensic investigations, dam assessment and rehabilitation, and construction-phase testing and inspection
Understands geotechnical engineering foundation analysis and design procedures, ground improvement methods, assessment of dam integrity and development of repair documents, construction-phase testing and inspection methods and procedures
Balances field and office assignments; strong organizational skills
Prepares technical deliverables, data analysis, and drawing preparation for geotechnical engineering reports and dam engineering plans and specifications
Experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge and the ability to review the reports of others
Manages task assignments and helps mentor/train other staff as required
Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and fosters a positive working relationship with the client
Systematically and pro-actively examines the various components of an issue to understand key elements and relationships and thinks strategically, considering a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems and seeking input before making decisions
Completes tasks with minimal supervision and direction – self-starter
Demonstrates professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Posses or have completed 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and 8-hour refresher training

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical specialty preferred

Responsibilities

Managing projects, delegating to office and field staff, and executing day-to-day project activities
Conducting site visits and field investigations when necessary
Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing geotechnical engineering reports, dam investigation and repair reports and construction-phase testing and inspection reports with Principal Engineer guidance and review
Managing project performance and project contractual and financial issues that may arise (including terms of agreement, changes in scope, scheduling, and billing process)
Managing, mentoring, and coordinating with SLR staff of project-level scientists, engineers, and consultants; and coordinating with them on projects
Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
Participating in meetings and agency consultation
Ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with company safety rules and applicable regulatory, industry, and other pertinent standards. This includes, but is not limited to, development of health and safety plans, coordinating and participating in regular safety meetings and training, work site inspections, using required personal protective equipment, and responding to unsafe work hazards
Conducting internal and client communications
Providing business development support