Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (GEO Geotechnical Engineer
3) to join our Louisville, KY team! The successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Kentucky or Indiana. Come join us!

This role offers flexibility and can be based out of any of our office locations, including Louisville, KY
, Indianapolis, IN
, or Cincinnati, OH
.

• Effectively manage projects, resources, and staff while providing expert technical guidance in geotechnical engineering across diverse projects — in both public and private sectors — and ensure strict adherence to applicable guidelines.
• Perform geotechnical design, investigation, and analysis for buildings and infrastructure projects, including residential/commercial buildings, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, and levees/basins.
• Direct and supervise subsurface explorations, laboratory testing, and geotechnical data interpretation to ensure a high-quality, timely, and within-budget delivery of the projects.
• Perform geotechnical design and analysis for shallow and deep foundations, earthworks recommendations, slope stability and seepage analyses, lateral earth pressure calculations, and other pertinent analyses in support of a wide range of projects in public and private sectors.
• Supervise and lead geotechnical support during construction of geotechnical elements, including shallow and deep foundations, grading, utility trenching, and other earthwork operations.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and governmental personnel, ensuring that all geotechnical concerns are addressed comprehensively.
• Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers and foster their professional development.
• Play an active role in professional associations.
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering suffices; a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering practice with an emphasis on geotechnical design and analysis, geotechnical field investigation, and construction supervision.
• The successful candidate should be a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Kentucky or Indiana.
• Local experience and familiarity with the local engineering practice.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working.
• Geotechnical background including fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
• Experience in construction oversight for foundation and pavement construction and earthwork observation.
• Experience with geotechnical engineering software;
  Slope
  
  W, Geo Studio.
• Familiarity with AASHTO standards, guidelines, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium-scale geotechnical projects and manage field geologists and engineers.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a background check for clearance to work on various private and government facilities.

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

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