Geotechnical Engineer

Poutrix; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,461 - 132,761; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K

Life insurance and paid parental leave

Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO annually

Job summary

Poutrix is looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their National Water Management Team in Little Rock, AR. This position involves geotechnical analyses for hydraulic structures such as levees and dams, as well as preparation of technical reports.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and a PE license or eligibility to obtain one in Arkansas. Benefits include medical coverage, 401K, and a salary range of $80,461 - $132,761 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain license in Arkansas within 3 months.
• At least 8 years of geotechnical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects related to water management.
• Analyze geotechnical data for hydraulic structures.
• Assist in planning and coordinating geotechnical field investigations.
• Prepare geotechnical recommendations for designs and reports.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration with technical disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

gINT

SEEPW

SLOPEW

CWALSHT

PYWall

LPILE

GROUP

Job description

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our National Water Management Team in Little Rock, AR.

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering engineering and consulting services for a variety of projects, including shoreline stability, flood risk reduction, and waterfront infrastructure resilience.

Role Accountabilities

In this role you will utilize expertise and technical knowledge to lead geotechnical projects related to water management, flood resiliency and general infrastructure design.

• Geotechnical analyses for levees, dams, floodwalls, and other hydraulic structures, including seepage, slope stability and settlement analysis, and preparing technical reports.
• Preparation of geotechnical recommendations that aid in the development of designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Work with our multi‑disciplinary Water Management team that includes Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineers to deliver innovative designs for our clients.
• Data evaluation of instrumentation systems at levees, spillways, outlet works, and slopes.
• Assist in planning and coordinating geotechnical field investigations.
• Reviews boring logs and laboratory data.
• Work on projects both small and large, as a team member under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to fluently communicate to clients and present technical information.

Other Responsibilities

• Design and analyses of other heavy civil and earthen structures; preparing design/bid packages for permitting/construction, and coordinating and overseeing construction administration and inspection services.
• Planning field exploration and laboratory testing programs.
• Some travel may be required to project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, construction oversight, etc.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain license in Arkansas within 3 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 8 years of geotechnical experience.
• Experience managing project teams and collaborating with other technical disciplines.
• Proficiency with programs such as gINT, SEEPW, SLOPEW, CWALSHT, PYWall, LPILE, and GROUP.
• Experience in geotechnical analyses for dams, levees, cofferdams, and foundations for various hydraulic structures, including seepage, static and seismic stability, liquefaction, deformation, and foundation and settlement analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• EAP.
• 401K.
• STD, LTD, AD&D.
• Life insurance and paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
• Salary range: $80,461 - $132,761 per year (actual salaries vary).

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, and any other basis prohibited by law.