Geotechnical Engineer

1 week ago


Spokane, Washington, United States Strata Inc Full time

Through client-centered and value-added services, the STRATA team has led as the trusted partner for geotechnical engineering, construction materials and testing, and special inspection projects. We work on commercial, government, and private developments.

STRATA is a company focused on helping people develop their profession in a fulfilling way. This is achieved through defined career paths, in-house monthly technical Engineer training, and frequent feedback sessions. Our in-house STRATA University offers training programs to further the depth of knowledge and expertise of our people. Through four decades, STRATA has been part of many complex, challenging, and exciting design projects in and around Spokane and throughout Eastern Washington and Idaho.

We invite you to join our team Our Spokane office is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with primary experience in the Commercial/Retail Development, Energy, Industrial, Municipal, and Water/Wastewater Market Sectors.

We hold our Senior Geotechnical Engineers in high regard. They provide the design and technical oversight to advance the successful completion of our projects, provide client-centered services, develop new client relationships, provide technical leadership and mentor department staff and project-level engineers, and ensure the project and departmental financial success.

Professional Qualification Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering (ideally with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis).
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis.
  • Designation as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). (Preferably in Washington State or the ability to obtain a Washington P.E. within three (3) months of employment).
  • 10+ years of related experience such as pavement design, foundation engineering, laboratory testing, and subsurface explorations.
  • Effective professional-level verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere and independently.
  • Technical writing and organizational skills, leadership abilities, and a keen eye for attention to detail.
  • Current, valid driver's license is required.
  • All employees are subject to completing reference checks and drug/alcohol testing.
Our Core Values include:
  • Safety
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Professionalism
  • Accountability
  • Teamwork
We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, a community service day, two flexible and paid holidays, and a robust 401(k) plan with matching along with company-paid life insurance and disability plans.

The starting base salary range for this position is based on experience: $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 with a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus.

Consider STRATA for your next jobas a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Spokane.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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