Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice. The role may be remote from home-office at company discretion and involves challenging projects such as landfills, brownfields, mines, and water containment systems.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in consulting, PE/PG, and strong leadership. Excellent writing and communication skills required; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting geotechnical experience.
• Experience with landfill/mining projects preferred.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor staff.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical analyses including slope stability, settlement, and seepage.
• Design and oversee field investigations and instrumentation.
• Prepare reports, calculations, and permit documents.
• Manage projects and coordinate with clients and staff.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Slope stability analysis

Communication skills

Field work travel

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

PE or PG licensure

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Geotechnical software

Numerical 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 Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Cincinnati, OH. The opportunity to work fully remote from your home-office 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, mines, brownfields redevelopment, and other water and waste containment systems.

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;
• Small project/task management and proposal preparation support;
• 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 or environmental engineering or a related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in earth science, environmental engineering or a related field. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E. P.G.). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years directly relevant experience in a consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software (e.g., slope stability). (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)
• 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)