Project Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Geotechnical engineer designing earth, marine, and heavy‑lift foundations for environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

• technical modeling
• permit docs
• foundation design
• pile analysis
• field sampling
• project coordination

Tasks

-Project Leadership: Lead project design through technical reports, geotechnical calculations, analysis, and modeling -Proposal, Budgets, and Work Plans: Prepare proposals, including project budget and schedule, work plans, and management of subcontractor/vendor contracts -Permit Preparation: Prepare permit documents for mine site development, dam safety, closure, reclamation, and financial assurance -Team Oversight: Act as technical lead in the oversight of other engineers, geologists, and consultants -Project Management: Assist with proposals, reports, and project phases. Coordinate tasks, review junior staff work, and ensure high-quality deliverables -Field Work & Construction Support: Prepare design calculations, develop field sampling plans, coordinate field work, provide construction observations, and perform site visits to analyze data -General Geotechnical: Collect data, analyze slope stability, manage groundwater, and assess geotechnical risks. Use tools like AutoCAD for design and decision-making -Heavy-Lift Foundations: Evaluate soil and rock properties, load-bearing capacity, and ground improvement. Address environmental impacts and ensure sustainable practices -Marine Structural Foundations: Provide pile driving analysis, dynamic pile testing, CAPWAP. Collaborate with structural engineers to create complementary foundation designs -Earth Structures & Foundations: Provide design, construction observation, and finite element analysis. Perform geotechnical analysis, design calculations, and ensure soil stability for heavy civil, upland, and in-water environmental remediation projects

Requirements

• bachelors
• pe
• 7+ yrs
• geotechnical
• waterfront
• foundations

What You Bring

-Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field -Experience: 7+ years with an engineering consulting firm performing civil engineering work with a geotechnical focus in heavy civil design and construction -Experience designing waterfront facilities including pile, steel sheet, and slurry wall improvements -Experience designing retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations including spread footings, drilled piers, piles, and caissons -Certification: Professional Engineering Certification (PE) -Experience designing dredging, slope stability, and in-water capping aspects of remediation projects -Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field

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About The Foth Companies

-With a focus on client satisfaction, it offers tailored solutions across multiple sectors including industrial, energy, and infrastructure. -Its projects range from large-scale infrastructure improvements to cutting-edge energy solutions, demonstrating the versatility of its expertise. -The company is known for its deep understanding of complex systems, which allows it to tackle both small and large projects with precision. -With a long history of innovation, the company integrates advanced technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients. -Recognized for its collaborative approach, the company consistently partners with clients to achieve successful project outcomes. -The firm’s work spans nationwide, serving a variety of industries, with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact.

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