Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Design, Field & Projects

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance and optional life

Flexible spending accounts for medical

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to manage geotechnical aspects of projects, perform analyses, and provide recommendations during construction.

The ideal candidate has 11–15 years of geotechnical design experience, PE certification, and a strong background in subsurface exploration and design-build projects. This role involves client interaction and on-site fieldwork as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer Certification required.
• 11–15 years of geotechnical design experience.
• Field experience in site grading, slope stabilization, retaining walls and foundations is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering quality geotechnical services on-time and within budget.
• Preparing and modifying reports, specifications, plan details, and designs for projects.
• Serving as a technical resource on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Managing subsurface exploration programs.
• Preparing cost estimates, determining scope of work, and preparing proposals.
• Coordinating design effort for completeness and accuracy.
• Using design software to develop engineering recommendations.
• Collaborating with construction personnel on constructability and cost implications.
• Working on-site for client projects or in office as needed.
• Involvement in project scoping, fee estimating, and interview processes.
• Performing design calculations and investigations to support contract documents (plans, specs, estimates).

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Design software

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to manage geotechnical aspects of projects, perform analyses, and provide recommendations during construction.

The ideal candidate has 11–15 years of geotechnical design experience, PE certification, and a strong background in subsurface exploration and design-build projects. This role involves client interaction and on-site fieldwork as needed.