Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Establish laboratory testing programs
• Determine drilled and driven pile capacity
• Develop soil parameters for both static and dynamic conditions
• Prepare detailed calculations to:
• Participate in dam and dike examinations
• Prepare bid tabulations and technical recommendations for bids received in response to specifications prepared
• Analyze slope stability
• Evaluate shallow foundation capacity and settlement
• Conduct on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs and provide periodic onsite representation during construction activities.
• Review vendor documents for conformity with specifications
• Prepare specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork
• Provide designs and work closely with all design disciplines and business groups within S&L
• Work with Designers to accurately portray technical information on drawings

Requirements

• Excellent English verbal communication skills and effective writing skills.
• Ability to maintain professional presence in settings ranging from the client offices to construction “trenches”.
• Understanding of the collection of field data using soil borings, CPTs, shear wave profiles, etc.
• FSA & HSA
• Familiarity with design tools and software, such as LPILE, Slope/W, and proficient with Excel, and Word.
• Regular domestic and occasional international trave l
• BSCE (MSCE preferred) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong background and coursework emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Domestic travel will likely range from 25 to 50 percent
• US Citizenship required to support nuclear power projects.
• Soil Mechanics, Shallow Foundation, Deep Foundation and Slope Stability Coursework.
• Passed the FE exam.
• Experience in geotechnical design of power plant and transmission facilities is desirable but not required.
• Ability and willingness to travel (both domestic and international).
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• Disability Coverage
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Back-Up Daycare
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Employee Discount Program
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance