Project or Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Project or Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in Chattanooga, TN; Knoxville, TN; and Charlotte, NC. A hybrid schedule may be available.

You will lead challenging projects including landfills, dams, mines, and brownfields, contributing to technical leadership and client management. Required: 7+ years in a consulting environment, a relevant civil/geotechnical degree, and strong writing/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, water resources or geotechnical engineering (required).
• Advanced degree (preferred) and professional licensure (e.g., P.E./P.G.) preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant consulting experience (8+ preferred).

Responsibilities

• Civil design, landfill design, and site layout responsibilities.
• Geotechnical analyses: slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, seepage.
• Dam inspections, site characterization, instrumentation monitoring, and project management.
• Preparation of reports, design calculations, drawings, specifications, and permits.
• Fieldwork and travel to client facilities as needed.

Skills

Geotechnical design software

Written & verbal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in civil / geotechnical

Advanced degree (preferred)

Professional licensure (preferred)

Tools

Geotechnical modeling tools

Job description

Overview

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Project or SeniorGeotechnical Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Chattanooga, TN, Knoxville, TN, Charlotte, NC office, the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule may be available at the discretion of the Company. 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, dams, mines, sediment, brownfields redevelopment, and water and waste containment systems. Our offices are rapidly growing, and providing a unique setting and opportunities for technical and career growth for the right candidate.

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.

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, and site layout;
• Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, and seepage;
• Dam inspections, evaluation, and design;
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterization;
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems;
• Project/task management and proposal preparation support;
• Construction quality assurance oversight and management
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications; and
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction services.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil, water resources or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in earth science, geotechnical engineering or a related field. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E. P.G.). (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 7 years (8+ preferred) of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software (e.g., seepage and slope stability). (required)
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• Design and construction experience (required);
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)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)

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