Senior Geotechnical Engineer

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC•Panama City Beach, FL

About The Position

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients throughout the Florida Panhandle. The position may be based in Tallahassee or Panama City Beach, Florida. The role provides senior-level technical direction for routine, unique, and complex projects. The engineer may conceptualize the initial design or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project, or hold overall responsibility for engineering work on a project of moderate scope. Work may support existing or proposed projects in public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors. The engineer will plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work, including projects with complex or conflicting design requirements. The role also includes reviewing and supervising investigations and technical reports, training and supervising less experienced staff, and providing leadership in marketing, sales, and business development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation.
10+ years of geotechnical experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

Responsibilities

Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations; develop designs, plans, and specifications; conduct observations and inspections; and prepare, write, and review related reports.
Review drawings and construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Prepare proposals and cost estimates; track and evaluate project progress and budgets; and recommend changes.
Research and resolve design and construction problems.
Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports.
Communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
Provide technical direction for production and completion of routine, unique, and complex projects.
Conceptualize initial designs or investigative approaches for major phases of large projects, or take overall responsibility for engineering work on projects of moderate scope.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work, including work involving complex or conflicting design requirements.
Review projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise analysis and formulation of recommendations in written client reports; provide technical review of reports.
Lead technical training and make informed decisions based on state-of-the-art technology issues.
Provide leadership in marketing, sales, and business development.
Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, and vision.
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
Certification reimbursement.
Paid time off.
Company-observed paid holidays.
Company-paid life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
Supplemental benefits, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employee Assistance Program.
Use of a take-home company vehicle for daily travel to work sites.
Competitive compensation packages.