Geotechnical Project Engineer

Geoengineer; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Austin, Texas is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our Forensics team. You will contribute to investigations of existing buildings, design remedial repairs, and support technical excellence for clients worldwide.

The role covers on-site inspections, geotechnical analyses, and preparation of technical reports and data visualizations. Travel within the USA and internationally is expected as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering; Master's or PhD preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant geotechnical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and teams.
• Ability to travel within the USA and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and investigations, documenting observations and sketches.
• Perform geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.
• Develop analyses such as bearing capacity, slope stability, and settlements.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations communicating findings.
• Organize field data for analysis and problem solving.
• Support business development and growth of the forensic geotechnical practice.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering; Master/PhD preferred

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Our Forensics practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues. Your Role: Thornton Tomasetti is currently looking for a Geotechnical Project Engineer in Austin, Texas. In this role, you'll be involved in business development and in projects with our Forensics Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. You will contribute to the strategic growth of our forensic geotechnical practice and providing technical excellence delivering projects to our clients. Projects generally include investigations of existing buildings and design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. The investigations include failure cause and origin analysis, risk loss insurance, claims response, and litigation support.

What You'll Do

• On-site inspections and investigations including surveying and documenting observations, photographing, and sketching.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.
• Researching the historic background of diverse structures, technical issues, and code issues.
• Organizes field data to facilitate analysis and problem-solving.
• Perform geotechnical analyses such as but not limited to bearing capacity, slope stability analysis, and settlement analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering. Master's or PhD in geotechnical engineering is preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Good understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with clients, other disciplines, managers, and other staff).
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the USA and internationally.

Benefits Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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