Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a civil/geotechnical engineer to design earth structures and support systems, coordinate field work, and oversee investigations and inspections. You will assist the project manager, write geotechnical reports, and prepare standard logs while performing fieldwork at client sites.

Strong communication and meticulous attention to detail are essential for success. Ideal candidates hold a civil/geotechnical degree with 3+ years of experience and may possess FE/EIT certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of geotechnical investigations and construction inspections.
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Office experience with field work coordination, geotechnical report writing, and specification writing.
• Field experience in earthwork, pile construction, load testing, footings, subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and excavation support systems.
• Software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical, multitasking and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform field work.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design earth structures and support systems including underpinning methods.
• Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support.
• Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and inspections on site.
• Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing.
• Prepare logs and field forms: drilling logs, test pits, daily field logs, chain of custody.
• Field work is required; travel to job sites as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Field coordination

Report writing

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

FE/EIT certification

Tools

gINT

Slide/SLOPE/W

PLAXIS

LPILE

GRLWEAP

MSEW

SHAKE

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design earth structures, deep foundations and support of excavation and underpinning systems
• Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support
• Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and periodically perform inspections of geotechnical construction where needed
• Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling, test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs
• Fieldwork is required
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required, Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred
• 3+ years of related geotechnical experience in investigations and construction inspections
• FE/EIT certification preferred
• Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical report writing, and specification writing
• Prior field experience in earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings, subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection
• Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking and judgment capabilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to perform field work as required
• Reliably transportable for client meetings and job site visits, valid driver's license in good standing