Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Wood•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

From the office, on site, or in the lab, our geotechnical engineers and materials specialists provide life cycle solutions in the most complex ground conditions across projects large and small. We combine geoscience, geotechnical engineering and materials expertise to understand complex ground conditions and achieve the best built solutions for our clients and projects. We are hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Project Manager for our Geotechnical Engineering group which provides geotechnical services to our clients, ranging from field exploration programs and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures. This position offers the opportunity to work on engineering and geotechnical projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. Supporting our Louisville, KY team, you will be overseeing engineering analysis, geotechnical engineering designs and construction solutions for our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering required
Current registration or eligibility to register as a P.Eng. in Kentucky
You have oral communication (English) and active listening skills to explain complex procedures and techniques, to help ensure information is understood
You have written communication skills (English) to accurately document information and prepare reports
You are able to draw on your own experience, knowledge, and expertise to assist the team in providing the best response in a critical or urgent situation
You are able to interpret data from a variety of sources, apply technical excellence, and assist in resolving problems that arise on projects
You are able to develop and maintain relationships, with diverse internal and external clients and respond in a professional manner
You are able to set work priorities, monitor progress and quality towards deliverables
You are well organized, have the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time.
Valid Driver’s License
Able to travel to project sites across the US and abroad

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering considered an asset
Desire for self-learning and a commitment to technical excellence

Responsibilities

Manage projects teams comprised of various engineering and environmental discipline specialists, and associated subcontractors
Interface directly with clients on projects
Manage all project elements including budget, schedule, quality, safety, document control, change order management while striving to achieve both project profitability and client satisfaction
Network with new and existing clients to effectively position for and develop work opportunities
Prepare contract proposals and cost estimates
Work with and mentor junior and mid-level staff on projects
Work effectively with team members as well as independently
Oversee numerical modelling and analyses from various software programs such as PCASE, Geostudio, Geosystems, etc.
Interpretation of site investigation (field and laboratory tests) data
Preparation of engineering designs, detailed reports, plans, assessments and studies
Opportunity to collaborate on projects throughout the US and Internationally
Project consulting and engineering in the geotechnical field for mining and infrastructure projects
An ability to interface with other related disciplines – hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, permitting, etc.