Geotechnical Engineer

As a Staff Geotechnical Engineer in the performance-based design group within the Geotechnical discipline, you will be involved in various aspects of our geotechnical services. Your responsibilities will include conducting field investigations, construction monitoring, and performing a range of geotechnical analyses. Your technical expertise will play a key role in developing project designs and solutions for highly visible projects of all sizes.

Additionally, this position may involve providing support to our geotechnical teams in other locations as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical field explorations and collect samples.
• Perform geotechnical construction observation for earthwork, foundations, and supports of excavation, and prepare field reports.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, which may include:
• Conventional analysis such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, shallow and deep foundation design, and ground improvement.
• 2D/3D numerical modeling for nonlinear deformation analysis of free-field scenarios or soil-structure interaction problems under both static and dynamic loading conditions
• Seismic analyses, including SPT/CPT-based liquefaction evaluations, 1D ground response analysis, and both probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard analysis.
• Collaborate with remote team members to support challenging projects nationwide.
• Provide in-person support to geotechnical teams at other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required;
  Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following is preferred:
• Conventional geotechnical analysis (e.g., slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, shallow and deep foundations) and relevant software (e.g. LPile, Settle3, Slope/W, etc.)
• Ground improvement techniques such as stone columns, deep soil mixing, and rigid inclusions.
• Numerical modeling software (e.g., FLAC and PLAXIS), advanced constitutive models (e.g., PM4
  
  Sand and PM4
  
  Silt), static and dynamic nonlinear deformation analysis of free-field and soil-structure interaction problems.
• Probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard analysis, including seismic source characterization models, ground-motion characterization models, and related software (e.g., nshmp-haz, HAZ, and OpenSHA).
• 1D ground response analysis
• Programming languages such as Python
• Proven problem-solving and professional-level verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to work efficiently to meet project deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• One year of driving experience in the United States. Consideration will be provided for international driving experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
• All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.
• Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and view of a monitor/screen.
• Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning field work.

Our best estimate of the salary range for a Staff Geotechnical Engineer, located in Charleston SC, is $64,100 – $86,700 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. Geo Engineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance.

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