Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer to join its Forensics team in Orlando. The role combines business development with technical work on forensic geotechnical projects and supports the strategic growth of the practice. The position involves delivering technical excellence and helping meet client objectives through investigations of existing buildings and the design of remedial repairs for deficient conditions.

Projects may include failure cause and origin analysis, life-cycle cost and feasibility analyses, risk loss insurance, claims response, and litigation support. The Forensics practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions grounded in science and physics.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in geotechnical investigation and design; experience in foundation design, dams and levees, and transportation infrastructure is preferred.
• Good understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines, including Structures, Civil, Environmental, and Planning.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, other disciplines, managers, and staff.
• Experience using commercially available geotechnical software, such as Plaxis, LPILE, GeoStudio, SETTLE3, and DeepEx.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel for field work as needed.
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in foundation design, dams and levees, and transportation infrastructure.
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and investigations, including surveying and documenting observations, photographing, and sketching.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.
• Research the historic background of structures, technical issues, and code issues.
• Organize field data to support analysis and problem-solving.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, including bearing capacity, slope stability, seepage, and settlement analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and construction issues or problems.
• Prepare data and visualizations, including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations, to interpret or present data, findings, or analyses.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Contribute to business development and the strategic growth of the forensic geotechnical practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and other voluntary benefits, depending on employment status.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
• Paid time off.
• Family leave for new parents.
• Volunteer time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter transit benefits where available.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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