Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex geoenvironmental and geotechnical projects, including landfills, mines, dams, and water containment systems.

Entrepreneurial, with a drive for business development and technical leadership, is essential. You will mentor staff, manage project delivery, and build client relationships while expanding Geosyntec’s market presence in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (required).
• Advanced degree in the same (preferred).
• Professional registration (PE) (required).
• 10+ years of directly relevant consulting experience (required).
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering software (required).
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools (preferred).
• Travel to client facilities may be required; strong client management skills (required).
• Fieldwork and safety training may be required (HAZWOPER preferred).

Responsibilities

• Civil design including landfill and site layout.
• Geotechnical analyses: slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, seepage.
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterization.
• Instrumentation monitoring systems development and management.
• Project/task management and proposal preparation support.
• Engineering reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and permit applications.
• Fieldwork related to design and construction services.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule; ensure quality.

Skills

Geotechnical software

Fieldwork

Travel readiness

OSHA HAZWOPER training

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

PE license

Tools

Numerical modeling tools

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impacted career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in the Charlotte, NC office. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving landfills, mines, dams and levees, and other water and waste containment systems. You must have an entrepreneurial attitude, and enthusiasm for supporting business development and technical efforts to expand Geosyntec’s market share.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. Some of the key responsibilities may include:

• Civil design, landfill design, vapor mitigation design, and site layout.
• Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, and seepage.
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterization.
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems.
• Project/task management and proposal preparation support.
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications.
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction services.
• Managing multiple projects within the scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on project deliverables.
• Managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management.
• Effectively stewarding and building client relationships to repeat business.
• Developing business opportunities with new and existing clients and preparing associated proposals.
• Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., PE). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 10 years of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software. (required)
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)