Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with multi-discipline teams to develop design materials for project assignments for heavy civil works projects such as generation, power infrastructure (transmission, distribution, substations), solar, wind, dams, buried infrastructure, tunnels, etc.
• Perform analysis, design calculations, design sketches, and preparing geotechnical design reports to meet project requirements
• Perform, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field investigations
• Coordinate, manage, observe, and document geotechnical construction activities such as grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, retaining walls, etc.

The team as part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors
- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Focuses on the coordinating internal teams and resources while working to understand client's interest and needs
• Develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details for projects such as power generation facilities, substations, transmission lines, solar sites, dams, canals, flood control projects, municipal water, wastewater, and pipelines
• Planning, designing, and overseeing geotechnical aspects for projects both in the office and in the field. Be able to travel on field assignments as required.

Preferred qualifications include experience with geotechnical investigations, grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls. A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with Emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 1 year related work experience.

Work environment/physical demands include typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.