Senior Geotechnical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Geosyntec Consultants Full time
Geotechnical Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at Geosyntec Consultants. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and executing subsurface explorations, instrumentation, and laboratory testing of soils and rock. You will also participate in geotechnical engineering analyses and design, including slope stability analyses, seismic evaluations, shallow and deep foundation design, ground improvement design, excavation and shoring evaluations, and other challenging technical evaluations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly and closely with other geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to learn core skills and how to effectively apply engineering strategies and solutions on a variety of tasks.
  • Plan and execute subsurface explorations, instrumentation, and laboratory testing of soils and rock.
  • Participate in a broad suite of geotechnical engineering analyses and design including slope stability analyses, seismic evaluations, shallow and deep foundation design, ground improvement design, excavation and shoring evaluations, and other challenging technical evaluations.
  • Assist in preparing strategic, tailored, and cutting-edge proposals and reports with a team of professionals.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams extending outside of Geosyntec, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, to share project information, objectives, and geotechnical engineering recommendations.
  • Conduct construction inspections of project elements such as foundations and retaining walls to verify compliance with report and plan set recommendations.
  • Participate in team building events, education and training opportunities in geotechnical engineering, project and people management, and consulting.

Requirements:

  • A degree in civil or geological engineering from an ABET accredited college or university with geotechnical engineering course work (required)
  • Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree with an emphasis on geotechnical engineering (preferred)
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or ability to obtain EIT Certification within 6 months (preferred)
  • At least 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education (i.e. master's degree) and professional experience. (required)
  • Professional engineering experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Field exploration and instrumentation experience related to subsurface explorations including drilling, test pits, geophysics, and installation and monitoring of inclinometers and groundwater transducers.
  • Training and/or education in the application of foundation engineering, slope stability, and seismic evaluation analyses toward practical engineering solutions.
  • Training and/or education in application of commonly utilized geotechnical analysis software for field data reduction, slope stability, foundation and shoring design, seismic analysis, etc.
  • Ability to draw in AutoCAD to show retaining walls, levees and earthen embankments, and slope stabilization systems.
  • Field experience for overseeing geotechnical components of construction projects.
  • Ability to work on teams and interface with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions in rugged and sometimes remote field locations with appropriate employer-provided personal protection equipment and training.
  • Ability to travel long distances and accommodate occasional overnight travel. Travel is most often within Washington State, Oregon, and Idaho.
  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year.

Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.



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