Design Geotechnical Engineer

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement plan

Holiday pay

PTO

Health coverage

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is seeking a staff-level Design Geotechnical Engineer to work on geo-structural design for large-scale energy projects across North America. The role involves foundation engineering, design-build delivery, and collaboration with civil, structural, geotechnical, and construction teams.

The position focuses on pre-construction geotechnical investigations, calculations, and modeling, with supervision by a Professional Engineer to develop economical

Qualifications

• Requires civil/geotechnical engineering background and design experience.
• Professional licensure track or EIT/FE certification encouraged.
• Experience with geotechnical design/analysis software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute geo-structural design tasks for deep foundations and retaining structures.
• Perform limit equilibrium and finite element analyses.
• Develop construction drawings and specifications under supervision.
• Support pre-construction geotechnical investigations and modeling.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across North America.
• Provide engineering support during construction.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Moderate supervision ability

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology

EIT or FE certification

Tools

LPILE

GROUP

FAD

GRLWeap

SHAFT

APILE

SLIDE

RS2

Plaxis

RISA

INVENTOR

SPColumn

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About This Role

Title: Design Geotechnical Engineer

At Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary engineering company within the Quanta Services (Quanta) family of companies. Quanta Services ranks #1 on the ENR 2024 Top 600 Specialty Contractors list, designing and building some of the largest infrastructure projects in North America. QISG is seeking staff level geotechnical engineering professionals interested in working to support large-scale engineering and construction projects throughout North America by providing geo-structural design solutions to our construction partners and clients.

A Design Engineer within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structural engineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build delivery methods for large-scale energy generation and transmission-related projects. Collaborating with an in-house, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction team — including civil, structural, geotechnical, construction management, and construction experts — a Design Engineer plays a crucial role in providing geo-structural design solutions on projects; responsibilities include supporting design production, contributing to the development of construction drawings and specifications, and engineering support during construction.

This role is an office-based position with a primary focus on executing pre-construction geotechnical investigations, geotechnical and structural engineering calculations and modeling, and design document development to support foundation, retaining wall, and/or general civil construction. The Design Engineer will be expected to apply standard and advanced engineering principles, under the direct oversight of a Professional Engineer, to solve complex problems. A successful candidate is able to utilize sound engineering judgement, field data collected by themselves or others, and digital technologies to develop economical solutions to support civil construction and communicate effectively with project management, technical, and construction personnel.

What You'll Do

• Execute assignments requiring application of standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out geo-structural engineering tasks.
• Perform engineering analyses for design of deep foundations (helical piers, drilled shafts, micropiles, driven piles, anchors, and others) and retaining structures.
• Perform limit equilibrium and finite element stability modeling for soil and rock slopes and retaining structures.
• Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including geotechnical, geological, structural, transmission line, and civil engineering, GIS, and construction management team members.
• Participate in oversight and management of field subcontractor activities, such as geotechnical drilling and testing and/or forensics studies.
• Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of information in a professional and appropriate manner under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Perform occasional site visits to project sites located throughout North America.
• Participation in sector focused professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.
• Work under supervision of Project Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Project Manager in a professional office setting.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) certification with an interest in obtaining Professional Engineer licensure in one or multiple states
• 1 to 4 years design experience in the geotechnical, structural, transmission, or substation engineering field as a intern, junior engineer, or as part of a co‑op or collaboration program
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small or medium size office setting
• Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology
• Familiarity with use and application of systems such as the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM) rock quality scale, and other published geotechnical
• standards of practice
• Familiarity with the use of the following computer software: LPILE, GROUP, FAD, GRLWeap, SHAFT, APILE and SLIDE, RS2, Plaxis, RISA, INVENTOR, or SPColumn

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 40 lbs at times.

Must be able to bend, lift, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces.

Travel Requirements

Varies based on seasonal and project requirements: estimated as up to 25% of the work year.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.