Geotechnical Engineer

4 weeks ago

Salt Lake, Utah, United States Barr Engineering Company Full time
Job Overview:

Join Barr Engineering Company's innovative geotechnical engineering team as a Geotechnical Engineer. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing geotechnical projects from concept to construction, maintaining and developing client relationships, and providing support through training/mentorship for geotechnical engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage geotechnical projects from concept to construction

• Maintain and develop client relationships

• Provide support through training/mentorship for geotechnical engineers

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations

• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish engineering properties of materials and foundation recommendations

• Complete geotechnical engineering analyses including seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, and rotational stiffness

• Prepare reports

• Assist with leading and supporting the growth of the dam practice area

• Travel for periodic out-of-town assignments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

• 15 years of relevant work experience with dam engineering and risk assessments

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain certification within 1 year

• Broad knowledge of and experience with civil engineering and design codes, standards, guidelines, and best practices to complete complex dam evaluation, design, and construction projects

• Experience with established dam safety programs including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Part 12 dam safety program requirements (engineering guidelines, supporting technical information documents (STIDs), probable maximum precipitation (PMP)/probable maximum flood (PMF), emergency action plans (EAPs), potential failure modes analyses (PFMAs), dam safety surveillance monitoring plans (DSSMPs), Owner's Dam Safety Program (ODSP), risk-informed decision making (RIDM), etc.), or similar dams safety programs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and/or states/provinces

• Facilitation experience with PFMAs/failure modes and effects analyses (FMEAs)

• Experience performing probability and consequence analysis for qualitative risk assessments

• Demonstrated understanding of the consulting profession, including flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs

• Proven experience collaborating and maintaining relationships across offices

• Willingness to travel to support project needs

• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 30 pounds or more

• Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet creation

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in civil or geotechnical engineering with additional coursework or research related to geotechnical or dam engineering

• 20+ years of analysis and design experience, including inspecting concrete and earthen dams and/or levees, especially related to dam repair and rehabilitation

• Prior approval as an independent consultant to complete FERC Part 12 dam safety inspections

• Interest in and ability to perform project execution and management, business development, and staff mentoring

• Facilitation experience with qualitative and quantitative dam risk assessments

• Computer skills and work experience in statistical analysis software or risk analysis software (@Risk or similar)

Work Environment:

Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions characteristic of industrial facilities. Assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.

Colorado Applicants Only:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000-120,000 per year. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus. Our compensation comes in more ways than traditional base salary, and we believe that when all those elements are combined, our compensation is a competitive part of the total value proposition of working at Barr. People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked).

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