Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer – Forensics

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 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.