Geotechnical Project Engineer

McMillen, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

Stock ownership opportunities

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to support civil engineering projects, including dams and water resources. This role offers opportunities to apply design engineering techniques and project collaborations while ensuring effective geotechnical investigations and safety inspections.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering. Proficiency in standard geotechnical software and fieldwork is required, with the potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Master's degree is an asset.
• Licensed or eligible for P.E. certification.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Hands-on fieldwork experience required.
• Flexibility to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Plan subsurface geotechnical investigations and prepare agreements.
• Perform geotechnical modeling using industry standard software.
• Provide design recommendations and perform dam safety inspections.
• Develop project-specific design criteria.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and perform construction monitoring.

Skills

Field logging and classification

Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering design codes

Proficiency in in-situ and laboratory testing

Collaborative teamwork

Project management skills

Education

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

Tools

Slide2

RS2

Settle3

LPILE

APILE

GROUP

Job description

Geotechnical Project Engineer

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our team. This role involves supporting civil engineering and design development for a variety of McMillen projects, including dams, embankments, fish passage and screening facilities, fish hatcheries, and other water resources-related projects. The Geotechnical Project Engineer will work under the direction of project managers, applying a range of design engineering techniques and modeling methods, preparing reports, as well as performing geotechnical investigations, dam safety inspections, and construction monitoring services. This position is available as in‑person, or hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute subsurface geotechnical investigations, including preparing subcontractor agreements, soil and rock core logging, collecting disturbed and undisturbed samples for index and high‑end laboratory testing, supervising in‑situ testing, and developing laboratory testing schedules to suit project‑specific requirements and budgets.
• Perform geotechnical modeling and analysis using industry standard software including Slide2, RS2, Settle3, LPILE, APILE, GROUP, etc.
• Provide design recommendations for foundations, slopes, retaining walls, and embankments.
• Perform dam safety inspections for existing dams.
• Develop project‑specific design criteria using relevant design codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Collect, review, and organize historical project data, including drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Prepare geotechnical data and design reports and provide geotechnical/geological contributions to design documentation reports for multidisciplinary projects.
• Communicate directly with multidisciplinary engineering teams to interpret geotechnical/geological conditions and their implications on design and construction.
• Collaborate with Design Technology (drafting) staff to prepare and revise project drawings.
• Perform construction monitoring and quality assurance on active construction sites for projects including but not limited to subgrade reviews, pile installation, anchor testing, seepage cutoff wall construction, and geomembrane installation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering required. A Master’s degree would be considered an asset but is not required.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain P.E. certification.
• Hands‑on fieldwork experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience; experience with executing subsurface geotechnical investigations for dam projects would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in field logging, classification, in‑situ and laboratory testing of soil and rock using a variety of drilling and testing techniques.
• Familiarity with industry and agency design codes and standards is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in interpreting and communicating design intent from contract documents, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
• Flexibility to travel up to 25% and adapt to changing schedules.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, lead tasks, work independently, and remain self‑motivated.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and transport personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: $107,000 – $150,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

EEO

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.