Geotechnical Engineer - Design & Field Specialist

Whitman,-Requardt-; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Medical FSA

Retirement Plan 401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Fairfax, VA is seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design on projects, perform analyses, and provide foundation recommendations. The role includes managing subsurface exploration programs and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The candidate should have a BS in Geotechnical Engineering (MS preferred), 11–15 years of geotechnical design experience, and a Professional Engineer Certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 11–15 years of geotechnical design experience.
• Professional Engineer Certification required.
• Design Build experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver geotechnical services on-time and within budget.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plan details, and designs for projects.
• Serve as a technical resource on a team with multiple disciplines.
• Prepare and manage subsurface exploration programs.
• Prepare cost estimates, determine scope of work, and prepare proposals.
• Coordinate and ensure completeness and accuracy of design effort.
• Use design software to prepare engineering recommendations.
• Participation in Design/Build efforts including consulting with contractor about constructability and cost.
• Work on-site for client or in a project office when needed.
• Participates in project scoping and fee estimating, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Perform design calculations and investigations toward design recommendations and development of contract documents (plans, specifications, and estimates)

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Report writing

Field exploration

Site investigations

PE License

Education

Bachelors in Geotechnical Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Fairfax, VA is seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design on projects, perform analyses, and provide foundation recommendations. The role includes managing subsurface exploration programs and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The candidate should have a BS in Geotechnical Engineering (MS preferred), 11–15 years of geotechnical design experience, and a Professional Engineer Certification.