Geotechnical Project Engineer

RK&K; Virginia, Fairfax (MN, VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join their Virginia team. This role involves supporting diverse transportation and environmental projects, including highway and rail bridges. Ideal candidates will have a solid grasp of geotechnical principles, proactive problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience in geotechnical design. You'll collaborate across disciplines, preparing plans and reports, supervising field investigations, and offering recommendations. This position offers excellent potential for career advancement within a collaborative and innovative environment, making a meaningful impact on community projects.

Benefits

Paid time off

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and employee resource groups

Career development

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Much, much more!

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Geotechnical Design, preferably with VDOT.
• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification and VDOT MOIs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with geotechnical assignments and client relations.
• Prepare design calculations and geotechnical reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Design Experience

Client Service

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

MS or advanced degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

gINT

LPile

APile

MSEW

Slide

Settle 3

Slope/w

AASHTOWare Pavement ME

GRLWEAP

Job description

We are looking to add a Geotechnical Project Engineer to our Virginia team. Join us in supporting diverse transportation, transit, and environmental projects such as highway and rail bridges, buildings, retaining walls, slopes, pavements, ground treatment of soft soils and subgrades, and utilities. Ideal candidates possess VDOT and Virginia municipal experience, proactive problem-solving skills, a solid grasp of geotechnical principles, and hands-on expertise in geotechnical/pavement design and field operations. You'll collaborate across disciplines, helping to prepare plans and reports for various geotechnical and pavement projects, supervising field investigations, performing design computations, and writing reports and offering recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to partner with an industry leader, fostering unparalleled growth and career advancement.

Essential Function

• Assist our geotechnical/pavement design and engineering group throughout Virginia with development and delivery of geotechnical assignments


• Assist with client relations to secure future clients and workload

• Foster innovative design concepts related to Geotechnical Engineering to enhance project efficiency

• Serve as Project Engineer on a variety of geotechnical related projects


• Prepare task proposals


• Develop and oversee subsurface exploration programs


• Prepare design calculations and geotechnical engineering reports


• Aid in producing construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates


• Serve as a liaison between clients and firm

Required Skills and Experience

• Passion for client service and engineering


• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering


• 5 to 10 years of Geotechnical Design Experience (VDOT experience preferred)


• Knowledge of VDOT Geotechnical and Pavement MOI's and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification


• Understanding of the following software: Microsoft Office, gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, Slide, Settle 3, Slope/w, AASHTOWare Pavement ME, GRLWEAP


• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MS or advanced degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering preferred


• Professional Engineer License is preferred, Virginia preferred, ability to obtain VA PE required within 6-months

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off


• Hybrid work (home and office)


• Tuition reimbursement


• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances


• Paid parental leave


• Wellness programs and employee resource groups


• Career development


• Matching 401(k) plan


• Paid holidays


• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering, construction management and environmental firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities where we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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