Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

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Job Description:

With high-level goals provided, creates excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, bridge/roadway, dams/reservoirs/levees projects, etc. engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.

• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.

• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.

• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with local practice and AASHTO/DOT design standards.

• Updates design requirements as necessary.

• Performs soil sampling analyses and modeling.

• Contributes to firm s TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.

• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.

• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).

• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.

• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.

• Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm s products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.

• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Job Site

Location:

South Carolina - Columbia

Certification/License Requirements:

Professional Engineer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.

• Professional engineering (PE) license.

• 10 years of related experience.

• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

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