Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup’s Seattle office is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide engineering services to its clients on design and construction projects. Typical design tasks include performing geotechnical investigations, shallow and deep foundation design, retaining wall design, geotechnical parameter development and ground characterization, ground-structure interaction and construction impact assessment, hydrogeology, slope stability, settlement analysis, and ground improvement.

The opportunity

• Perform and manage geotechnical site investigation programs
• Undertake projects requiring soil –structural interaction analyses
• Work alongside structural and bridge engineers to develop foundation, retaining wall, and deep excavation designs.
• Perform design and analysis using various industry standard engineering software for excavations, foundations, seismic site response analyses, slopes, and underground structures, etc.
• Perform geo-structural finite element analysis using modelling software such as PLAXIS
• Conduct ground movement predictions and building damage assessments
• Interpret subsurface conditions and understand their impact on design and construction
• Observe construction site works
• Preparation of engineering design reports, design calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary design team to deliver detailed design for major infrastructure projects

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering, or Geological Engineering (min), Masters in Geotechnical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Geotechnical
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Washington State or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for team-based working

Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).

Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Seattle Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Seattle is $110,000 to $130,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not…