Geotechnical Branch - GDOT Civil Engineer , PG-N, CE

Position: Geotechnical Branch - GDOT Civil Engineer 4, PG-N, CE-4

STATE PROFILE SUMMARY

Under broad supervision, performs engineering assignments in specialized areas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under limited supervision
  , serve as an engineer in the Geotechnical Branch performing engineering analyses and preparing geotechnical reports and recommendations for foundations, earthwork, slopes, and retaining structures.
• Review geotechnical reports, designs, and submittals prepared by others to ensure technical adequacy, constructability, and compliance with GDOT and AASHTO requirements.
• Analyze subsurface investigation data and resolve geotechnical design issues related to soil and rock conditions encountered on transportation projects.
• Provide geotechnical engineering support, including evaluation of field conditions, responses to request for information, and assessing and providing solutions to differing site conditions.
• Perform research/evaluation of new technologies/methods/material specification changes and prepare research reports with findings.
• Recommend updates or changes to geotechnical policies, procedures, and design guidance based on research findings, field performance, or evolving industry standards.
• Coordinate geotechnical activities with other GDOT offices and external contractors to support project delivery.
• Participate in site visits in support of geotechnical fieldwork investigations and operations.
• Ensures quality control standards are met and applies engineering judgment while working under the direction of Geotechnical Branch management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an A.B.E.T.
  
  -accredited program or equivalent degree in a related field OR Valid State of Georgia Engineer in training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the State of Georgia and one (1) year of job‑related experience.

FOR INTERNATIONAL DEGREES

• Applicants with a bachelor's degree from an international institution must submit a course‑by‑course evaluation from a GDOT‑approved credentialing provider.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience performing geotechnical analyses and evaluating subsurface investigation and laboratory testing data.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and techniques, testing data analysis, design specifications, thorough understanding of roadway plans.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering reports; directing the production field work; meeting schedule deadlines.
• Experience solving practical engineer problems.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software.
• Ability to work and communicate with supervisors, consultants, other DOT Offices, and other customers.
• Ability to act as a lead worker directing, training, and assisting in evaluation of less experienced engineers.
• Ability to read and comprehend information such as specifications, construction plans, maintenance plans, and plans from other offices.
• Committed to providing quality customer service.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses certification as an Engineer‑in‑Training.
• Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, practices, and techniques, including foundation design, slope stability, and retaining structures.
• Experience using geotechnical engineering software applications such as APILE, GRLWEAP, SLIDE, SHAFT, gINT, and other programs to support foundation, pile, and slope stability analyses.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), People Soft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:
In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active…