Design Engineer - Ground Improvement

Overview

Design engineer developing ground improvement solutions and supporting field/office teams.

Key Responsibilities

• design calculations
• finite element
• ground improvement
• design docs
• qa/qc review
• client support

Tasks

A Design Engineer supports the sales and operations teams in both office and field settings by developing and implementing effective ground improvement solutions. -Defend and communicate design decisions and respond to reviewer feedback. -Prepare and coordinate final design documents, drawings, and calculations. -Perform design calculations, including stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and geotechnical/structural capacity of CMCs. -Prepare project documentation such as specifications, methods, and testing submittals. -Provide timely responses to project inquiries and support field teams. -Conduct finite element modeling (e.g., Plaxis) to assess soil-structure interactions. -Review field QA/QC data and address nonconforming site conditions. -Review geotechnical reports, project specifications, and civil/structural plans to support design development. -Develop soil profiles, cross sections, and select soil parameters for design. -Analyze and select ground improvement methods that meet project requirements (e.g., settlement, bearing capacity, stability, liquefaction mitigation).

Requirements

• autocad
• finite element
• civil engineering
• eit
• communication
• geotech design

What You Bring

Note - you must have US Citizenship or a Green Card to be considered. -Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills. -Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks effectively. -Proficient in slope stability analysis, finite element modeling, and MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD preferred. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with 1+ years of geotechnical design experience or relevant coursework. -EIT or PE preferred. Working towards them is acceptable. -Strong understanding of geotechnical design principles and calculations. -Able to present technical information clearly and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

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Benefits

-Employee stock purchase program -Hybrid/ Remote Working -Annual Company Profit Share -Best work/ life balance in the industry. -Very strong compensation package.

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