Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Performing routine and complex data analysis and engineering calculations, including slope stability, seepage, liquefaction potential, foundation support, and lateral earth pressures.
• Designing, installing, and maintaining geotechnical instrumentation systems.
• Logging soil borings and collecting field data.
• Observing geotechnical aspects of construction.
• Developing and managing subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs, with occasional participation in field exploration activities.
• Reviewing contractor drawings, evaluating the need for design changes, and providing appropriate geotechnical recommendations.
• Determining client requirements and developing suitable scopes of work, schedules, and budgets to achieve project objectives.
• Preparing high-quality reports, drawings, and specifications to meet scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with clients, construction personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate designs and project solutions.

Requirements

• Proficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5-10 years of direct work experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Traveling up to 30% to GFT offices, client locations, or project sites, which may include overnight stays.
• Proven expertise in advanced geotechnical software applications, including, GeoStudio(Slope/W, SEEP/W), CLIQ, SETTLE3, gINT/Open Ground, APILE, LPILE, SHAFT and proficiency in numerical calculations using spreadsheets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, and practices applied to geotechnical engineering, including foundation systems, levees, dams, and waterfront structures.
• Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD.

Benefits

• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance