Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Major Projects & Field Leadership

GeoWorld; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

GeoEngineers in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead technically challenging projects from highway improvements to energy facilities. You will plan field programs, coordinate client communications, and manage project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include performing and overseeing analyses, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development, while ensuring safety and quality in field explorations and construction observations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience.
• PE license required.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must also be able to travel locally and long distances to service clients, perform business development activities and visit various GeoEngineers offices as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Leads all project management tasks such as developing budgets and scopes, client billings, field report reviews, contract reviews, and proposal development. Partners with Principals and Associates to ensure effective execution of multiple projects.
• Serves as a technical resource for clients and project staff; provides guidance and expertise to solve complex challenges.
• Develops complete and accurate field reports, figures, tables, etc., that require minimal edits or revisions.
• Reviews deliverables from staff and mid-level employees such as field reports, calculations, analyses, etc. Mentors junior staff relative to technical skills and consulting best practices.
• Leads business-development activities such as identifying potential new clients, attending conferences or professional association meetings, etc.
• Leads and/or coordinates the development and implementation of field exploration programs and construction projects. Ensures that work performed is consistent with project plans and specifications and in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Completes engineering analyses and calculations. Develops complex conceptual models (i.e. numerical modeling, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, etc.)
• Completes complex spatial analyses (e.g. contours, clipping, buffering).
• Develops project deliverables related to GIS data such as maps, database organizations, etc.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Field investigations coordination

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Field data collection tools

Job description

GeoEngineers in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead technically challenging projects from highway improvements to energy facilities. You will plan field programs, coordinate client communications, and manage project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include performing and overseeing analyses, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development, while ensuring safety and quality in field explorations and construction observations.