Senior Transportation Geotechnical Lead

Arcadis

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 136,400 - 204,600

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineering Lead to join our Transportation team in Atlanta, GA. You will drive geotechnical investigations, perform comprehensive analyses, and coordinate with civil/structural/geotechnical teams on bridges, walls, embankments, and foundations.

Ideal candidates offer 15+ years of geotechnical experience, PE or PG certification, and strong writing/communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil or geological engineering is required.
  • 15+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience is needed.
  • PE or PG certification is required or in progress.
  • Experience supporting bridge and heavy civil projects is essential.
  • Strong writing, communication, and coordination skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead geotechnical investigations, field testing, and lab programs.
  • Review boring logs, data, soil/rock properties, and groundwater impacts.
  • Perform analyses for bridges, embankments, foundations, and pavement elements.
  • Develop geotechnical recommendations for designs, drawings, and specs.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage subcontractors.
  • Provide construction-phase services including inspections and reviews.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering
Bridge foundation design
Slope stability
Seepage analysis
Communication & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Civil/Geological Engineering
Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

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Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineering Lead to join our Transportation team in Atlanta, GA. You will drive geotechnical investigations, perform comprehensive analyses, and coordinate with civil/structural/geotechnical teams on bridges, walls, embankments, and foundations.

Ideal candidates offer 15+ years of geotechnical experience, PE or PG certification, and strong writing/communication skills.

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