Geotechnical Engineer in Training: Field & Design

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston is seeking an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to support project teams in developing world-class designs across power, process, and industrial facilities. The role involves assisting with field reconnaissance, data compilation, and geotechnical analyses throughout design and construction phases.

Under supervision of a licensed P.E., you will contribute to geotechnical hazard assessments, design of foundations, slope stability analyses, and earthwork, while ensuring

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Assists with field reconnaissance and geological research to evaluate site-specific geologic and hydrogeologic conditions and risks.
• Assists with development of work scopes and subcontracts for subsurface investigations in support of geotechnical design and evaluation efforts.
• Assists with performance of research and compiles project related data as required by the project team.
• Assists with compiling geotechnical data, boring logs and subsurface profiles.
• Assists with field observation of site investigation activities.
• Assists in the geotechnical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists in geotechnical hazard assessments, design of shallow and deep foundations, settlement analysis, slope stability analyses, and earthwork.
• Assists in the preparation and review of engineering design calculations, reports, specifications and construction documents, and other technical documents as needed.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used geotechnical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the geotechnical engineering services industry.
• Assists with client presentations and contract administration.
• Performs geotechnical-related construction observation during the construction phase of projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis)

Internship/related consulting experience

ABET-accredited program

Tools

Ensoft LPILE

GeoStudio or UTEXAS4

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Houston is seeking an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to support project teams in developing world-class designs across power, process, and industrial facilities. The role involves assisting with field reconnaissance, data compilation, and geotechnical analyses throughout design and construction phases.

Under supervision of a licensed P.E., you will contribute to geotechnical hazard assessments, design of foundations, slope stability analyses, and earthwork, while ensuring