Geotechnical Project Engineer

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Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.

We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Atlas is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer with a minimum if five years of relevant professional experience to support geotechnical engineering and construction related projects throughout South Florida.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in subsurface investigations, geotechnical analysis, report preparation, and construction phase services, with ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate field operations, and develop engineering recommendations with limited supervision.

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal through completion, including planning, field execution, budgets, schedules, and deliverable quality.
• Plan and coordinate subsurface investigations, including SPT borings, test pits, rock core, laboratory testing, and groundwater evaluations.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports, calculations, and recommendations (foundation, earthwork observations and site development), with QA/QC review support from senior staff.
• Perform construction phase services, including site visits, field evaluations, foundation, pavement, and earthwork observations, and resolution of geotechnical issues.
• Coordinate with field technicians, drilling subcontractors, contractors, and clients to ensure proper execution of field activities.
• Assist with proposal preparation, cost estimates, scope development, and client communications.
• Promote and maintain safe working practices during field and office operations.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis) or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering and construction-phase services, including subsurface exploration, engineering evaluations, and geotechnical report preparation.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating geotechnical engineering projects, including scope, schedule, budget, field operations, and technical deliverables.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and standard industry practices.

• Plan and execute geotechnical investigations, including developing field programs, coordinating drillers and laboratories, overseeing SPT borings and test pits, documenting conditions, and troubleshooting field issues.
• Demonstrated experience with construction materials testing operations, including soil compaction, earthwork observations, field inspections, technician oversight, and non-conformance resolution.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including soil and rock mechanics and groundwater conditions typical of South Florida.
• Perform and support engineering evaluations and recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, site earthwork, pavement, and ground improvement concepts.
• Experience preparing geotechnical reports, proposals, calculations, and related technical documentation while ensuring quality and timely deliverables.
• Proficiency with standard geotechnical engineering software and geotechnical logging and analysis…