Geotechnical Engineer

Requisition

• Relocation Authorized:
  None
• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  
  Reston, VA

We are building high performing teams to deliver complex EPC heavy civil projects and looking for motivated, hands‑on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant structures including dams, spillways, tunnel waterways, inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and site facilities and buildings. This is your opportunity to be part of history‑making projects.

The Senior Engineering Geologist will provide home‑office engineering geology support to the SRP Pumped Storage Project, with primary responsibility for geological interpretation, documentation, and baseline development. The role supports both design and construction phases through data analysis, model development, and technical review, while coordinating closely with the site‑based geology team. This position is primarily based in Reston, VA, with periodic travel to the Arizona project site as required.

• Develop and review geological interpretations in support of underground and surface works design.
• Lead or support preparation and review of Geotechnical Baseline Reports, Data Reports, technical memoranda, and related contractual documents.
• Interpret borehole logs, geological models, laboratory data, and geophysical results to support design assumptions and risk assessments.
• Provide technical support to site‑based geology and construction teams, including review of field observations and mapped conditions.
• Support evaluation of ground condition deviations relative to baselines and assist with technical input to change management and claims support.
• Coordinate geological inputs with geotechnical engineering, civil, structural, and construction disciplines.
• Review instrumentation data and support interpretation of ground performance trends.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and project risk workshops.
• Apply Bechtel engineering standards, work processes, and quality requirements to all deliverables.

• BS or MS in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related geosciences discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in engineering geology on major infrastructure projects.

• Experience preparing and reviewing GBRs and related geotechnical contractual documents.
• Proficiency with geological and data management software (e.g., Leapfrog, Open Ground, GIS platforms).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi‑disciplinary team environment.
• Willingness to travel periodically to the project site.

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