Geotechnical Design Engineer

Menard group; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Menard group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Geotechnical Design Engineer to review exploration reports, develop soil profiles and design calculations for ground improvement projects. The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering degree with geotechnical experience, is proficient in slope stability analysis and finite element modeling, and collaborates across disciplines to meet project criteria.

This role requires strong communication and ability to coordinate design documents and QA/QC with field

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical design experience
• Ability to review exploration reports and project specs for design
• Proficient with slope stability analysis and finite element modeling
• Familiar with AutoCAD and MS Office suite
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Review exploration reports and project specs for design and calculations.
• Analyze ground improvement approaches to meet project criteria.
• Develop cross-sections, soil profiles, and soil properties for design.
• Perform finite element modeling to understand soil-structure interaction.
• Prepare design documents and coordinate QA/QC with Field Engineer.
• Respond to design questions and conditions deviating from the plan.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Finite element modeling

Slope stability analysis

Soil properties selection

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Master's or bachelor's degree in civil engineering with geotechnical design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

GeoStudio

Job description

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Geotechnical Design Engineer

Chicago, IL, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1006

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Technical):

• Review and become familiar with reference background information such as geotechnical exploration reports, project specifications and civil/structural plans for use during design and preparation of the design drawings and calculations.
• Analyze various ground improvement approaches and select the option that meets the project criteria.
• Develop cross sections, generate soil profiles, and select soil properties for design.
• Perform finite element modeling, as needed, to understand complex soil-structure interactions and estimate deformations and stresses within the soil and ground improvement elements.
• Perform all required design calculations and analyses including, but not limited to, global stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and structural and geotechnical capacity of CMCs.
• Coordinate or prepare design documents (final design calculations and drawings).
• Review all Quality Assurance/Quality Control from the Field Engineer.
• Respond quickly to questions from the project team and any conditions that deviate from the design.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understands basic principles of geotechnical design and can perform basic calculations.
• Proficient with slope stability analysis and finite element modeling.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook, familiar with AutoCAD.
• Understands and adheres to Menard’s safety and quality standards.
• Effectively communicates with internal project team members constantly throughout the project.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Develops ideas and offers alternatives to facilitate solutions.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, activities and commitments.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical design experience or coursework.

-OR- any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.