Geotechnical/Civil Engineer

Parsons Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons seeks a geotechnical/civil engineer to perform and coordinate field investigations, design calculations, and technical reports for remediation and infrastructure projects.

The candidate will evaluate topography, soil conditions, and data, develop investigation programs, and coordinate laboratory testing. A Bachelor's in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering and 5+ years of experience are required, with an active Secret clearance and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, remediation, mining, infrastructure design, or construction.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations, subsurface characterization, and related analyses.
• Experience preparing technical reports, design calculations, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate geotechnical and civil engineering tasks for remediation and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site assessments to evaluate topography, soil conditions, data, and site drivers.
• Perform field investigations, site visits, and laboratory testing programs.
• Develop investigation programs, review logs, and coordinate lab testing.
• Analyze laboratory and field data, including soil and geotechnical information.
• Prepare design reports, calculations, and technical deliverables.
• Support construction management activities and safety reviews.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and contractor responses.
• Monitor progress and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical / Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

PLAXIS

RocScience

GeoStudio

CAD software

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:

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform and coordinate geotechnical and civil engineering tasks for remediation and infrastructure projects, including cutoff walls, mines, landfills, bridge foundations, roadways, retaining walls, excavations, and solidification.
• Conduct site assessments to evaluate topography, soil conditions, existing geotechnical data, utility conditions, construction feasibility, operational constraints, and site-specific cost and schedule drivers.
• Perform and coordinate field investigations, site visits, geotechnical evaluations, and construction field assignments.
• Develop investigation programs, review boring logs, prepare subsurface soil profiles, and coordinate laboratory testing programs.
• Analyze and interpret laboratory and field data, including soil, geotechnical, and related environmental information.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses, including slope stability, settlement, and finite element analysis.
• Prepare design reports, technical memoranda, calculations, drawings, specifications, site assessment reports, maps, and other technical deliverables.
• Assist with constructability reviews and confirm that designs, materials, and construction methods are consistent with contract documents, applicable criteria, and design intent.
• Support construction management activities, including site inspections, quality assurance, safety reviews, verification of corrective actions, and evaluation of work for compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, and approved submittals.
• Review technical submittals, shop drawings, material data, testing documentation, and contractor responses to Requests for Information.
• Monitor construction progress and coordinate with project teams to evaluate schedule impacts, differing site conditions, and potential delays.
• Support the preparation of technical recommendations related to cost, schedule, constructability, and proposed changes.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, designers, installation representatives, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Support GIS-based site evaluations, digital reconnaissance, site documentation, and preparation of detailed site maps.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and support multiple concurrent task orders.
• Manage assigned tasks and develop the skills necessary to grow into a project manager or technical lead role.
• Travel for project work, including to remote mine sites and geographically dispersed locations in the United States and Canada.
• Implement behavior-based safety practices to support incident-free operations, including prevention of personal injuries, property damage, and environmental releases.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Active Secret security clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, remediation, mining, infrastructure design, or construction.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations, subsurface characterization, foundation or earthwork design, slope stability, settlement, or related analyses.
• Experience preparing technical reports, design calculations, engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Ability to coordinate field investigations, laboratory testing, site assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, environmental professionals, construction managers, contractors, government personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other engineering software applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel for project work, including remote and geographically dispersed sites.
• Ability to obtain required site-access credentials and comply with applicable security, safety, and information-safeguarding requirements. Certain assignments may require access to secure Government facilities.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer registration or Engineer-in-Training certification.
• Experience with CAD and geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, Rocscience, and GeoStudio.
• Experience with GIS, digital site reconnaissance, geospatial data, and preparation of site-specific maps.
• Experience supporting federal facilities, military installations, major infrastructure, or design-build projects.
• Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria, Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, applicable building codes, OSHA requirements, and EM 385-1-1.
• Experience reviewing construction submittals, RFIs, schedules, quality-control documentation, and safety plans.
• Experience with construction inspections, constructability reviews, differing site conditions, and technical resolution of field issues.
• Experience developing Rough Order of Magnitude estimates and identifying cost and schedule risks during site assessment.
• Experience with remediation, mining, landfills, environmental construction, contaminated sites, or geo-environmental projects.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training or ability to obtain it.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and developing into a task, project, or technical lead.
• Experience supporting projects across multiple locations and managing concurrent assignments.

Additional Position Expectations

• Employees must follow applicable project safety, quality, security, and environmental requirements.
• Contractor personnel will provide technical analysis, recommendations, and support but will not perform inherently governmental functions or make commitments on behalf of the Government.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

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.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

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