Civil / Geotechnical Engineer

Parsons; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons, a leader in defense, security and infrastructure, seeks a Geotechnical/Civil Engineer in the Boston area. You will work on major geotechnical and geo-environmental projects, including investigations, design and construction support.

Responsibilities include soil profiling, design reports, field programs, and coordination of laboratory testing. A degree in engineering is required; a Master’s and EIT are preferred. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field).
• Master's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of related work experience in remedial design and construction preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD and geotechnical software packages (Plaxis, RocScience, GeoStudio).
• Proficiency with Microsoft software; strong written and oral communication.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical and civil engineering tasks for hazardous and solid waste projects.
• Write design reports and memos and assist in developing drawings and specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations such as slope stability and finite element analysis.
• Develop field investigation programs and coordinate lab testing.
• Collaborate with project team and grow into leadership roles.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Microsoft Office

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

RocScience

GeoStudio

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Geotechnical/Civil Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will work with a team of engineers, supporting various major geotechnical and geo-environmental projects including investigation, design and construction projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform a variety of geotechnical / civil engineering tasks to complete designs for hazardous and solid waste projects including barrier walls (slurry techniques, sheet piles), landfills, excavations, and solidification projects.
• Write design reports and memos.
• Assist in developing design drawings and writing technical specifications.
• Perform and / or coordinate engineering calculations, such as slope stability, settlement and finite element analysis.
• Develop and / or coordinate field investigation programs.
• Complete investigation and construction field assignments (as needed).
• Review boring logs and develop subsurface soil profiles.
• Coordinate laboratory testing programs and analyze and interpret laboratory test results.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with project team.
• Obtain the necessary management skills to grow into a Task Manager / Project Manager / Technical Lead position.
• Candidate must also implement behavior-based safety tools to achieve incident free operations (no personal injuries, property damage or environmental releases) for both client and Parsons.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (or related field)
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering is preferred (not required).
• 3+ years of related work experience in remedial design and construction is preferred (not required).
• Familiarity with CAD is preferred (not required).
• Familiarity with geotechnical software packages such as Plaxis, RocScience and GeoStudio is preferred (not required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft software and various computer software applications.
• Requires a demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral communication skills.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate is preferred (not required).

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug‑free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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