Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401k retirement savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Orlando is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our Forensics Team. You will lead geotechnical investigations, contribute to business development, and deliver technically rigorous analyses for a range of structural investigations and remedial designs.

The role requires advanced degrees and 6+ years’ experience, strong client communication, and proficiency with Plaxis, LPILE, GeoStudio, SETTLE3 and DeepEx; occasional travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field.
• 6+ years of experience in geotechnical investigation and design, preferably in foundation design, dams and levees, and transportation infrastructure.
• Good understanding of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines (Structures, Civil, Environmental, Planning).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to communicate with clients, other disciplines, managers, and staff.
• Experience using geotechnical software (Plaxis, LPILE, GeoStudio, SETTLE3 and DeepEx).
• Ability to learn new techniques, multitask, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to travel for field work as needed.
• Active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• On-site inspections and investigations including surveying and documenting observations, photographing, and sketching.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.
• Researching the historic background of diverse structures, technical issues, and code issues.
• Organizes field data to facilitate analysis and problem-solving.
• Perform geotechnical analyses including bearing capacity, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, and settlement analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research and findings to address design/construction issues.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for interpretation or presentation of data.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Geotechnical design

Field inspections

Report writing

Client communication

Travel willingness

Education

MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

LPILE

GeoStudio

SETTLE3

DeepEx

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients’ ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Forensics practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues.

The Role

Thornton Tomasetti is currently initiating a search for a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our team in Orlando. In this position, you will be involved in business development and in projects with our Forensics Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. You’ll contribute to the strategic growth of our forensic geotechnical practice and providing technical excellence delivering projects to our clients. Projects generally include investigations of existing buildings and design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. The investigations include failure cause and origin analysis, life cycle cost and feasibility analyses, risk loss insurance, and claims response, and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• On-site inspections and investigations including surveying and documenting observations, photographing, and sketching.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.
• Researching the historic background of diverse structures, technical issues, and code issues.
• Organizes field data to facilitate analysis and problem-solving.
• Perform geotechnical analyses including bearing capacity, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, and settlement analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field.
• 6+ years of experience in geotechnical investigation and design, preferably in the areas of foundation design, dams and levees, and transportation infrastructure.
• Good understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines (Structures, Civil, Environmental, and Planning).
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with clients, other disciplines, managers, and other staff.
• Experience using commercially available geotechnical software (i.e. Plaxis, LPILE, GeoStudio, SETTLE3 and DeepEx).
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel for field work on as-needed basis.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare

• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Commuter Transit (where available)

• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments

• Fitness Reimbursement

• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.