Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Growth & Field Leadership

SLR Consulting; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

PTO accrual

Holidays

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) in New Haven, CT is seeking a Mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to join our expanding geotech team. You’ll work on projects covering buildings, bridges, dams, slopes, and excavations, from feasibility through final design.

Responsibilities include project management, site visits, report preparation, and coordinating with staff and clients. A BS in civil engineering is required; a PE is preferred but not required if on track to licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
• Master’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical specialty preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in geotechnical engineering.
• PE is strongly preferred, but on track to become appropriately licensed is required.
• History of providing geotechnical engineering consulting services for new development, forensic investigations, dam assessment and rehabilitation, and construction-phase testing and inspection.
• Understands geotechnical engineering foundation analysis and design procedures, ground improvement methods, assessment of dam integrity and development of repair documents, construction-phase testing and inspection methods and procedures.
• Balances field and office assignments; strong organizational skills.
• Prepares technical deliverables, data analysis, and drawing preparation.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects, delegating to office and field staff, and executing day-to-day project activities.
• Conducting site visits and field investigations when necessary.
• Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing geotechnical engineering reports, dam investigation and repair reports and construction-phase testing and inspection reports with Principal Engineer guidance and review.
• Managing project performance and project contractual and financial issues that may arise (including terms of agreement, changes in scope, scheduling, and billing process).
• Managing, mentoring, and coordinating with SLR staff of project-level scientists, engineers, and consultants; and coordinating with them on projects.
• Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations.
• Participating in meetings and agency consultation.
• Ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with company safety rules and applicable regulatory, industry, and other pertinent standards. This includes, but is not limited to, development of health and safety plans, coordinating and participating in regular safety meetings and training, work site inspections, using required personal protective equipment, and responding to unsafe work hazards.
• Conducting internal and client communications.
• Providing business development support.

Job description

SLR Consulting (US) in New Haven, CT is seeking a Mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to join our expanding geotech team. You’ll work on projects covering buildings, bridges, dams, slopes, and excavations, from feasibility through final design.

Responsibilities include project management, site visits, report preparation, and coordinating with staff and clients. A BS in civil engineering is required; a PE is preferred but not required if on track to licensure.