Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Arup; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan with company match

Benefits at work

Job summary

Arup’s Seattle office is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide engineering services on design and construction projects. You will perform geotechnical site investigations, analyze soil–structure interaction, and work with structural engineers to develop foundations, retaining walls, and deep excavation designs.

The role requires 5+ years of geotechnical experience and a WA state-licensed PE. Proficiency with geotechnical software and PLAXIS is valued, along with strong communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Washington State (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for team-based work.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage geotechnical site investigation programs.
• Undertake projects requiring soil–structural interaction analyses.
• Collaborate with structural/bridge engineers to develop foundation, retaining wall, and deep excavation designs.
• Perform design and analysis using industry-standard software for excavations, foundations, seismic site response, slopes, and underground structures.
• Conduct ground movement predictions and building damage assessments.
• Prepare engineering design reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering experience

Licensed Professional Engineer in WA

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering

Master's in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

Geotechnical software (e.g., slope stability, ground investigations)

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup’s Seattle office is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide engineering services to its clients on design and construction projects. Typical design tasks include performing geotechnical investigations, shallow and deep foundation design, retaining wall design, geotechnical parameter development and ground characterization, ground-structure interaction and construction impact assessment, hydrogeology, slope stability, settlement analysis, and ground improvement.

The opportunity

• Perform and manage geotechnical site investigation programs
• Undertake projects requiring soil –structural interaction analyses
• Work alongside structural and bridge engineers to develop foundation, retaining wall, and deep excavation designs.
• Perform design and analysis using various industry standard engineering software for excavations, foundations, seismic site response analyses, slopes, and underground structures, etc.
• Perform geo-structural finite element analysis using modelling software such as PLAXIS
• Conduct ground movement predictions and building damage assessments
• Interpret subsurface conditions and understand their impact on design and construction
• Observe construction site works
• Preparation of engineering design reports, design calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary design team to deliver detailed design for major infrastructure projects

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering, or Geological Engineering (min), Masters in Geotechnical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Geotechnical
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Washington State or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for team-based working

Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Seattle Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Seattle is $110,000 to $130,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Seattle will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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