Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

Assurance Healthcare Staffing; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional staffing organization is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer to join their team in Seattle. This role requires an experienced engineer with a strong foundation in civil engineering and geotechnical analysis. The ideal candidate will manage projects, develop client relationships, and mentor junior staff. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required, with a Master's preferred. The position offers the chance to work on diverse projects across the West Coast and Hawaii, emphasizing collaboration and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant site investigation and geotechnical engineering experience.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in writing and editing technical reports is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the geotechnical team on diverse projects.
• Work with clients to understand their needs and develop relationships.
• Manage financial and technical aspects of projects.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

Summary:

We are seeking experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineers/Project Managers based in our Seattle, WA and Portland, OR office locations. We look for professionals with a passion for solving even the most complex client problems. This problem-solving ability and opportunity to be a change agent is a vital part of the culture, no matter what level or role a staff member holds.

• Serve as a key member of the "core" geotechnical team to provide long-term strategic thinking for a highly integrated, collaborative, and motivated client/consultant team on challenging and diverse projects in the West Coast and Hawaii. The work is a mix of transportation, government, ports, and private development projects. Seismic knowledge helpful but do not need to be an expert.
• Work collaboratively with a passionate team supporting a wide variety of clients with numerous challenging projects.
• Understand client needs and be able to develop strong client relationships.
• Be capable of managing financial and technical aspects of projects.
• Execute projects to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
• Demonstrate strong verbal communications and written skills.
• Be effective in assigning and managing work.
• Demonstrate strong coaching and mentoring skills to more junior level staff.
• Possess skills in quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Direct geotechnical field observation and testing programs.
• Be able to effectively prepare recommendations for various foundation systems, including driven piles, drilled piers, mats, micro-piles, and spread footings.
• Have advanced knowledge of the Hawaiian seismic and geologic landscape and proven skills of developing hazard mitigation measures required.
• Have experience specific to mid-and high-rise buildings; shored excavations, shoring and underpinning, mass grading, dewatering, and ground improvements techniques.
• Develop a working understanding of H&As other consulting practice areas and actively support marketing other, additional services to existing clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with specific coursework in geotechnical engineering and Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant site investigation, geotechnical analysis, and geotechnical engineering construction support experience, including professional services consulting experience.
• Minimum 1 2 years of cradle to grave Project Management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient at writing, review, and editing technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives and client expectations.
• Ability to comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company.

Required Skills: Geotechnical Project Engineer