Project Geotechnical Engineer

Geo Engineers Inc; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

GeoEngineers is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to lead field exploration and analysis for Puget Sound area projects in the Geotechnical department, mentoring junior staff and coordinating field operations.

You will prepare technical reports and manage budgets, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative team. A PhD is not required; a BSc with PE is essential, 4+ years of experience, and a driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of project management experience.
• PE license required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of field exploration programs and construction observation projects.
• Assist training of junior technical staff.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations; develop conceptual models.
• Conduct moderately complex spatial analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and assist senior staff on large reports and figures.
• Support budget planning, field report reviews, and proposal development; manage small projects under supervision.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Technical reports

Field program planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Location: Bellingham, WA | Type: Full Time | Department: Geotechnical

As a Project Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in managing some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects in the Puget Sound area! Our geotechnical team works on a variety of transportation, energy, development, and natural resources projects. Responsibilities include planning field programs, conducting technical briefings with field staff, and project management tasks including budgeting and client communications. You will also be responsible for performing engineering analyses and preparing technical reports, as well as conducting regular site visits, overseeing field explorations and construction observations. As a project manager, you will be responsible for mentoring and overseeing the work of junior staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate the development and implementation of field exploration programs and construction observation projects. Ensure that work performed is consistent with project plans and specifications as well as in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Assist with training junior technical and technician staff.
• Complete engineering analyses and calculations. Develop moderately complex conceptual models.
• Complete moderately complex spatial analyses.
• Lead the generation of technical reports including completion of routine reports, figures, tables, etc.; Assist senior staff in completing portions of large, complex reports, figures, tables, etc.
• Support project management tasks such as budget planning, general field report reviews, and proposal development. Manage small projects under the supervision of a certified professional engineer or geologist as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree with a Geotechnical Engineering focus strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience is required.
• At least one year of project management experience.
• PE license required.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
• All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.
• Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and view of a monitor/screen.
• Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning fieldwork.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Bellingham WA, is $89,000 – $142,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available)
• 401(k) with company match
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• wellbeing benefits
• paid vacation and sick time
• paid holidays
• among others

View our full listing of benefits here .

Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers

When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go.

GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. We would love for you to join us!