Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Field & Design Lead

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

full-time employment benefits

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in San Juan seeks a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design, reports, and field activities on premier land development projects.

Requires a civil/geotechnical background, 3+ years in investigations and inspections, and strong communication with proficiency in geotechnical software. Field work and client site visits are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of geotechnical experience in investigations and construction inspections.
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing.
• Field experience in earthwork, pile construction, load testing, footings inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design, excavation support system design and inspection.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform field work; reliable transportation and valid driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Design earth structures, deep foundations, 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 logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;
• Fieldwork is required; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Field work ability

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

gINT

Slide/SLOPE/W

PLAXIS

LPILE

GRLWEAP

MSEW

SHAKE

Job description

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in San Juan seeks a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design, reports, and field activities on premier land development projects.

Requires a civil/geotechnical background, 3+ years in investigations and inspections, and strong communication with proficiency in geotechnical software. Field work and client site visits are integral to the role.