Senior Geotechnical Lead — Arctic & Permafrost Projects

PND Engineers, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Employer-paid dental

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan

Job summary

PND Engineers, Inc. seeks a licensed Professional Engineer with 12+ years of geotechnical practice to lead Anchorage-based teams on a variety of civil and structural projects.

You will supervise on-site soil testing, provide technical leadership for multiple Alaska locations, and mentor engineers through reviews and field/office coaching. You’ll prepare analyses for foundation systems, slope stability, permafrost/Arctic design, and marine/arctic structures, with travel across Alaska as needed.

Qualifications

• Master of science degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus; a bachelor’s degree with exceptional record may be considered.
• Twelve or more years of relevant geotechnical consulting experience with responsibility for project delivery, client contact, and technical review.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain Alaska PE within six months if not licensed in Alaska.
• Experience with cold-regions foundation design and permafrost/arctic engineering preferred.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills; ability to produce and review clear technical reports; writing samples may be requested.
• Willingness to travel within Alaska and other regions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small Anchorage-based geotechnical engineering team and on-site soil testing lab supporting diverse civil and structural projects.
• Provide technical support and review for Alaska locations and the Lower 48.
• Direct and provide day-to-day technical leadership for geotechnical groups on assigned work.
• Mentor junior to mid-level engineers through formal reviews and field/office coaching.
• Support hiring and development of geotechnical staff.
• Prepare analyses and designs for foundations, slope stability, permafrost, thermal, seismic, and marine/arctic structures; develop contract documents.
• Plan and oversee onshore and offshore investigations in urban and remote settings, including frozen ground.
• Translate field/lab results into analyses and reports; review others’ work for quality and clarity.
• Serve as engineer of record or senior reviewer on projects; lead scope, schedule, and technical approach.
• Contribute to practice development and client development, including cold-regions methods and standards.
• Model company standards for writing, field safety, and ethics, including federal contracting requirements where applicable.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Technical writing

Client communication

Project delivery

Technical review

Business development

Travel flexibility

Education

M.S. Geotechnical Engineering

B.S. with exceptional track record

Job description

PND Engineers, Inc. seeks a licensed Professional Engineer with 12+ years of geotechnical practice to lead Anchorage-based teams on a variety of civil and structural projects.

You will supervise on-site soil testing, provide technical leadership for multiple Alaska locations, and mentor engineers through reviews and field/office coaching. You’ll prepare analyses for foundation systems, slope stability, permafrost/Arctic design, and marine/arctic structures, with travel across Alaska as needed.