Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP – Richmond, VA

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Overview

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team – help us design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.

We are currently seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer capable of managing geotechnical aspects of projects, performing geotechnical analyses, providing geotechnical and foundation recommendations, and providing geotechnical recommendations during construction.

• Managing and delivering quality geotechnical services on time and within budget.
• Preparing and modifying reports, specifications, plan details, and designs for projects.
• Serving as a technical resource on a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Preparing and managing subsurface exploration programs.
• Preparing cost estimates, determining scope of work, and preparing proposals.
• Coordinating and ensuring completeness and accuracy of design effort.
• Using design software to prepare engineering recommendations.
• Participating in Design/Build efforts, consulting with contractor/construction personnel about constructability and cost as recommendations relate to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities.
• Working on‑site for clients or in a project office when needed.
• Participating in project scoping and fee estimating, proposal preparation, and interviews.
• Performing design calculations and conducting investigations toward design recommendations and development of contract documents (plans, specifications, and estimates).

• Bachelor's degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering;
  Master’s degree specializing preferred.
• Must have 5‑10 years of experience in geotechnical design.
• Experience with static and dynamic load testing, highly desired.
• Field experience relating to site grading, slope stabilization, retaining walls and foundation construction, highly desired.
• Professional Engineer Certification required.
• Design Build experience preferred.

• Leave accrual and paid holidays.
• Group Life Insurance, optional additional life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental and maternity leave benefits.

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti‑discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

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