Posted 15 days ago
Dams - Geotechnical Engineer
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A geotechnical engineer specializing in dams and levees who performs analyses, designs, and oversees construction for civil infrastructure projects.
About this role
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Project Dams - Geotechnical Engineer to join our geotechnical practice in our Johnson City, TN office. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving design and construction, coal combustion residuals, dam and levees, and geotechnical analysis.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.
Some of the key responsibilities may include:
- Civil design and site layout;
- Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
- Geotechnical engineering analyses such as slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seismic, and seepage;
- Dam and levee evaluations;
- Geotechnical and site characterization;
- Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems;
- Project/task management and proposal preparation support;
- Developing construction documents;
- Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications; and
- Fieldwork associated with design and construction services.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (required)
- Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
- Professional registration (i.e., P.E. P.G.) (required)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- At least 7 years directly relevant experience in a consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software (e.g., slope stability). (required)
- Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
- Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
- Field work and overnight travel may be required.
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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