Senior Civil Engineer (Temporary) - Guam

ENGEO; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGEO is seeking a seasoned Geotechnical Specialist for a temporary Guam assignment focused on deep foundation field observations on a US Naval Base. The role requires 10+ years as a licensed Professional Engineer and extensive pile-driving experience, with air‑tight documentation of field work.

The project runs fall 2026 through Q2 2027, with a path to full‑time employment for the right candidate. Onsite monitoring, reporting, and coordination with multiple teams are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years post‑PE experience.
• 8+ years in geotechnical practice involving predrilling, pile driving and load testing.
• Ability to work long field days in hot and humid conditions.
• Ability to satisfy federal installation access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform full‑time onsite monitoring of predrilling, indicator pile installation, production‑pile installation, restrikes, and pile load testing.
• Observe and document pile installation activities, including equipment, pile identification, installation sequence, predrilling conditions, pile lengths and elevations, hammer operation, and penetration resistance.
• Maintain accurate daily field records, pile installation logs, photographs, and Daily Field Reports.
• Evaluate field observations against project specifications, approved installation plans, acceptance criteria, and directives.
• Communicate any subsurface conditions, pile damage, deviations, or concerns to ENGEO leadership.

Skills

Geotechnical field experience

Deep foundations

Pile driving & testing

Onsite monitoring

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) licensed

Job description

Description

Position Summary

This is a temporary project-based assignment in ENGEO’s Guam office with the potential for full‑time employment. This is a unique opportunity to cover deep foundation field observations on a US Naval Base. The project specifications and this role require a minimum of 10 years post‑PE engineering experience with substantial experience in deep foundations. The duties will include full‑time onsite monitoring and documentation of predrilling, indicator pile installation, production pile installation, and associated pile testing activities.

The assignment is anticipated to begin in fall 2026 and continue through the second quarter of 2027, subject to the contractor’s construction schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform full‑time onsite monitoring of predrilling, indicator pile installation, production‑pile installation, restrikes, and pile load testing, as applicable.
• Observe and document pile installation activities, including equipment, pile identification, installation sequence, predrilling conditions, pile lengths and elevations, hammer operation, penetration resistance, interruptions, unusual conditions, and other information required by the approved project forms and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete daily field records, pile installation logs, photographs, and Daily Field Reports.
• Evaluate field observations against the project specifications, approved installation plans, acceptance criteria, and applicable project directives.
• Promptly communicate unexpected subsurface conditions, pile damage, refusal conditions, installation deviations, or other concerns to the Contractor’s QC Manager and designated ENGEO project leadership.
• Coordinate with the Contractor’s QC team, pile‑driving subcontractor, testing agencies, Designer of Record, and Government representatives, as appropriate to the role.
• Participate in preparatory, initial, follow‑up, and technical meetings related to deep foundation work, as requested.
• Review supporting pile‑driving records and assist with technical letters, summary reports, responses to comments, and other project documentation, as needed.
• Follow project safety, security, site‑access, and documentation requirements.
• Perform other project‑related duties consistent with the CQC Geotechnical Specialist assignment.
• Set an example for behaviors including exceptional client service, timeliness of documentation preparation, professionalism, and maintaining a positive attitude in challenging circumstances.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

All Candidate Criteria

• Licensed as Professional Engineer in a U.S. state or territory
• At least 10 years of licensed and registered engineering experience. Qualifying active‑dutty military engineering experience may be considered where permitted by the project specifications and Government review.
• At least 8 years of responsible‑charge experience in geotechnical engineering practice involving predrilling, pile driving, and pile load testing. Responsible charge must include direct control or personal supervision of the applicable geotechnical engineering work. Resume will be subject to review for approval by the Contracting Officer.
• Physically able to work long days in the field in hot and humid weather conditions
• Ability to satisfy applicable federal installation access requirements.

Candidates selected for further consideration must provide sufficient documentation for project approval, including professional‑license information, project responsibilities, deep‑foundation activities, and periods of responsible charge.

Our Ideal Candidate

• A team player who enjoys exciting and dynamic environments
• Experience in construction geotechnical services
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and positive attitude
• Excited to take on new challenges, learn, and grow
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Note – As a temporary employee of ENGEO, you would not be eligible for ENGEO Benefits

Who We Are

ENGEO strives to create a positive, family‑oriented, and innovative environment where employees are engaged and excellence‑driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you’ll receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success. We take pride in our fantastic working culture and are honored to be a certified Great Place to Work®, consistently ranked as a best place to work both nationally and regionally by our employees.

What We Do

Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee‑owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction‑phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, Seattle, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia.

We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.

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NOTE TO CANDIDATES

ENGEO does not sponsor for employment visas for this position at this moment.