Geotechnical Engineer

Company Overview

Bechtel Corporation – Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects worldwide, creating jobs, growing economies, and improving the resilience of the world’s infrastructure.

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and plan specifications for project geotechnical design. You will oversee the field and laboratory, conduct studies, and interpret regulations. You will participate in new business efforts and proposal preparation, including identifying client needs and developing cost estimates. Your expertise will help ensure geotechnical project aspects meet project requirements.

Requisition

“This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.”

• Relocation Authorized:
  National – Family
• Telework Type:
  Part-Time Telework
• Work Location:
  
  Reston, VA

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard geotechnical engineering methods, preparing specifications for subsurface investigations for new and existing facilities.
• Performs and may lead geotechnical analyses such as stability of soil and rock slopes, rock excavation and slope protection, bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations, lateral earth pressures, and axial and lateral pile capacities.
• Prepares geotechnical engineering reports and presents the results of the investigations and reports to members of the project team.
• Coordinates civil or structural engineering designs with geotechnical assessments.
• Communicates geotechnical issues with the project team during the engineering design stage of the project.
• During the construction phase of projects, responsibilities may include overview of earthwork operations, monitoring of pile installation and load testing, inspection of critical foundation subgrade, and monitoring of ground improvement.
• Oversees outside geotechnical consultants hired by Bechtel or the client to perform these tasks.

• Requires an M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university and 4–6 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering and 2–4 years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of the application of geotechnical engineering design principles.
• Knowledge of site and subsurface investigation, development of engineering properties of soil and rock, foundation design and analysis, foundation analysis under dynamic loads, and earthworks.
• Knowledge of pile installation and testing, numerical analysis using FEM and FDM, soil and/or rock slope stability and construction specifications.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards, including those related to the nuclear industry.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools (MS Office) effectively.
• Professional Engineer registration.

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences, fostering effective problem solving and innovation.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation may email

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction