Geotechnical Design Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a civil engineer specializing in geotechnical design to develop design drawings, perform calculations, and assist the project team in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in slope stability analysis and finite element modeling. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications are necessary. This position offers opportunities to work on innovative projects and develop solutions for complex soil-structure challenges.

Qualifications

• Understanding of geotechnical design principles and ability to perform calculations.
• Experience with finite element modeling for soil-structure interactions.
• Proficient communication skills are essential for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Review background information and develop design drawings.
• Analyze ground improvement approaches.
• Perform design calculations including stability and capacity.

Skills

Geotechnical design principles

Slope stability analysis

Finite element modeling

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

• Understand 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 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.

EIT or P.E. Preferred

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