Geotechnical Engineer

Description

Join us to shape communities, collaborate with enthusiastic professionals, and grow with a company that invests in your success, where you are not just an Employee but an Owner.

Since 1968, NTH Consultants, Ltd. has been a critical part of the infrastructure engineering and environmental services that strengthen our communities and protect our ecosystem. From geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting to structural design and construction management, and beyond, we provide solutions that support the success and sustainability of projects.

When you join NTH, you will gain more than a job- you will become part of a team that values your career, your growth, and your life. We are committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant culture that celebrates collaboration and innovation. Our culture is built on accountability, ownership, inclusion, integrity, safety, and excellence.

• Perform a variety of engineering analyses and calculations, with and without the use of engineering software along with preparing calculation packages.
• Prepare and/or review geotechnical report and present findings and recommendations.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans/drawings, technical specifications, and reports.
• Lead geotechnical field observations and studies, including on-site direction and inspection of geotechnical drilling activities, and required permit(s) coordination.
• Oversee various construction operations, including earthwork, monitoring wells, dewatering, and excavation support installations, and prepare engineering field reports.
• Conduct field testing and select samples for laboratory soil and rock testing, along with interpretation of data from a variety of tests.
• Conduct seawall and shoreline inspections and prepare risk register and assessment reports.
• Prepare geotechnical instrumentation plan, evaluate instrumentation data, and provide recommendations.
• Interpret soil samples and construct geologic profiles.
• Interact and communicate with subcontractors, clients, and internal staff.
• Develop and present project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis on geotechnical engineering) or related degree from a 4-year accredited college or university.
• Master of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Professional licensure in the State of Michigan or another state, or the ability to obtain within 1-year required.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the Geotechnical Engineering field, analysis, and design.
• Excellent skills in geotechnical applications and soil-structure interaction.
• Experience with software for geotechnical analysis and design of slope stability, earth retention / shoring, settlement, vertical and lateral loading of shallow and deep foundations, and related items is necessary.
• Experience with soft soil conditions and finite element modeling is highly desirable.
• Experience in analysis and design of earth support systems is highly desirable.
• Experience in seawall analysis and design is highly desirable.
• Experience in earthen dam seepage evaluation is highly desirable.
• Experience in various tunneling techniques is a plus.
• Ability to independently characterize subsoil conditions, starting from the development of an exploration program through laboratory testing, evaluation of data, and design parameter recommendations.
• Ability to organize technical material into comprehensive reports and calculations, as well as perform reviews on geotechnical reports and calculations, is required.
• Ability to perform project planning, invoicing and collections, budgeting, task delegation, and management to ensure project is completed according to work plans.
• Demonstrated ability to seek and establish new clients and build good business relationships with both new and current clients.
• Must be able to conduct periodic site / client visits and project and business development meetings.
• May be required to assist in developing business strategies and action plans for…