Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Civil Engineer with a focus on geotechnical engineering to handle diverse responsibilities including project reviews, thorough testing, and design. Applicants must possess a BS in Civil Engineering and a license as a Professional Engineer, ideally with experience exceeding 10 years in relevant areas. Flexibility for fieldwork and a strong command of communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to perform fieldwork and work safely on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings and specifications, soil boring samples.
• Preparation of engineering scopes of work and marketing documents.
• Conduct field testing and prepare field engineering reports.

Skills

Technical

Communication

Leadership

Field Testing

Soil Characterization

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

MS in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Review of project drawings and specifications

· Review of geologic conditions and prior subsurface information

· Preparation of subsurface exploration, laboratory and engineering scopes of work and quotations

· Preparation of quotation documents, qualifications documents and other engineering marketing documents

· Review and visual classification of soil boring samples,

· Review and interpretation of field boring logs and laboratory data

· Soil characterization including strength and compressibility,

· Shallow foundation design, including immediate and total settlement predictions

· Deep foundation designs, including lateral loading analysis and deflection prediction,

· Flexible and rigid pavement designs

· Retaining wall analysis and design

· Slope stability analysis and design

· Characterization of sites with respect to seismic activity

· Excavation bracing and shoring systems

· Earth retaining structures

· Shoreline stabilization and protection structures, bulkheads, and walls

· Underpinning systems

· Perform field testing utilizing necessary equipment and instrumentation,

· Evaluation of shallow foundation sub grade conditions,

· Characterization of OSHA soil types for temporary excavations

· Evaluations of pavement and structure sub grades

· Soil stabilization consultations

· Construction materials sampling and evaluations

· Preparation of field engineering reports.

· Preparation of case histories and other marketing documents

· Participation in professional and trade organizations

· Presentations to clients and trade organizations on geotechnical engineering topics.

REQUIREMENTS

· BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited); MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

· Licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience

· Strong technical, communication, and leadership potential

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· Flexible schedule with willingness to travel (mostly within 90 miles) and attend client events outside regular hours

· Physically able to perform fieldwork (lift 50 lbs, climb, crawl, etc.)

· Able to work safely on construction sites with exposure to traffic, heavy equipment, noise, and weather

· Visual and auditory abilities required for reading materials and monitoring equipment

· Visual accommodation necessary for reading instructions/materials necessary to perform functions of job