Geotechnical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical/Geostructural Engineer to join our team at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH). As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of geotechnical and geostructural engineering services, including investigation, repair, and rehabilitation of deteriorated or underperforming structures, as well as new design of constructed works.

Typical project work includes:

• Performing engineering investigations, analyses, and design of structures that include deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement systems, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, and adjacent construction.
• Performing analyses related to soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics, and groundwater flow and seepage.
• Evaluating earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, asphalt and concrete pavements.
• Performing forensic investigations of failed or deteriorated structures.
• Supporting construction operations for contractors, including new construction, rehabilitation, strengthening, and repair.
• Analyzing construction claims in design-bid-build and design-build projects.

This position will be generally consistent with ASCE Grade IV and will include:

• Conducting work on routine problems, with assistance on complicated and unusual problems, for review by supervisor.
• Delegating and supervising technical work by peers, technicians, graphics, operations staff, and others assisting project team.
• Managing direct client contact within existing work while building and nurturing relationships with external project team members.
• Presenting specific aspects of technical or project work with clients and external project teams.

Requirements include:

• 4-8 years of relevant engineering experience or equivalent experience in a related field.
• MS or PhD with a concentration in Geotechnical or GeoStructural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Affiliation within academia or an industry organization such as AASHTO, ASCE GeoInstitute, Deep Foundations Institute, or other active geotechnical organization, including working on committees, making presentations, authoring articles, or other active participation.
• Prior exposure to similar project types and awareness of related outside technical resources.
• Skill in personal time management and project scope management.
• Experience with computer analysis software (e.g., GEOSLOPE Suite, Slide, Plaxis, LPILEplus, CIVILTech Shoring, DeepEX, Settle3D, etc.).
• Willingness to travel to out-of-state project sites on occasion and ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation.

We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply.