Senior Geotechnical Engineer 1

Haley & Aldrich, Inc.•Vienna, VA

2d•$98,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer 1 to join their growing team. This role will function as a senior technical contributor on geotechnical engineering projects, providing support for technical evaluations, analyses, calculations, and design-related deliverables. The selected candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing written communications and technical documents, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the high-quality execution of field and office assignments. This position will also support geotechnical design drawings and specifications, construction observation, and contractor management activities under the direction of the Engineer of Record, while maintaining a strong commitment to health and safety. This is a full-time position located in the Washington, DC office.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
6+ years of related experience.
Professional registration or certification, as applicable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including verbally communicating and presenting project information.
Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
Specialized software applications relevant to geotechnical engineering.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or review written communications and technical deliverables.
Demonstrate and apply technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice to assigned tasks.
Leverage understanding of technical scopes of work for assigned work and their alignment with overall project objectives to deliver quality assignments.
Coach, mentor, and direct junior staff to ensure high-quality execution of project tasks, including field activities and preparation of technical reports and deliverables, while facilitating knowledge transfer for team development.
Use developing skills to be visible in your discipline by giving internal technical presentations and/or conference presentations and attending external networking events.
Plan and execute geotechnical subsurface investigations.
Lead technical evaluations and modeling/calculations related to geotechnical projects.
Play a leadership role in developing design drawings and specifications.
Conduct construction observation and oversee contractor management under the direction of the Engineer of Record, including quality control documentation and field testing tasks.
Plan and perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.