Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Participation in Design/Build efforts including consulting with contractor/construction personnel about constructability and cost as recommendations relate to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities
• Preparing cost estimates, determining scope of work, and preparing proposals
• Managing and delivering quality geotechnical services on-time and within budget
• Preparing and managing subsurface exploration programs
• Work on-site for client or in a project office when needed
• Coordinating and ensuring completeness and accuracy of design effort
• Serving as a technical resource on a team with multiple disciplines
• Preparing and modifying reports, specifications, plan details, and designs for projects
• Using design software to prepare engineering recommendations
• Perform design calculations and conduct investigations towards design recommendations and development of contract documents (plans, specifications, and estimates)
• Participates in project scoping and fee estimating, proposal preparation and interviews

Requirements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

We are currently seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer capable of managing geotechnical aspects of projects, performing geotechnical analyses, providing geotechnical and foundation recommendations, and providing geotechnical recommendations during construction.

• Design Build experience preferred
• Professional Engineer Certification required
• Field experience relating to site grading, slope stabilization, retaining wall and foundation construction, highly desired
• Experience with static and dynamic load testing, highly desired
• Bachelor's degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• Must have a minimum of 16 years of experience in geotechnical design

Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Competitive salary
• Healthcare benefits
• Flexible work schedule options
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance