Gannett Fleming

Gannett Fleming

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Geotechnical Project Engineer

Lead geotechnical design & project management for dams and water infrastructure

Roanoke, Virginia, United States
100k - 140k USD
Full Time
Intermediate (4-7 years)
-successful completion of a criminal background check required.

Job Highlights

Environment
Hybrid
Security Clearance
-successful completion of a criminal background check required.

About the Role

• Apply advanced geotechnical engineering theories to solve critical and unique project issues. • Lead interpretation, organization, execution, and coordination of large or complex engineering assignments. • Direct geotechnical analyses and design for foundations, retaining structures, anchors, soil nails, and slopes. • Develop project design concepts, criteria, and research for complex elements. • Serve as technical specialist in proposal preparation. • Manage multidisciplinary project teams and act as Project/Client/Proposal Manager when needed. • Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure high‑quality deliverables. • Supervise engineers and technical specialists. • Collaborate with clients to ensure satisfaction and support business development. • Prepare engineering memoranda, reports, design drawings, and specifications. • Provide construction observation support and guidance to management staff. • Prepare design cost proposals and assist marketing and business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • geotechnical design
  • foundation design
  • qa/qc
  • project management
  • client coordination
  • proposal prep

What You Bring

The position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and GFT is an equal opportunity employer. • Hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program. • Possess 5–10 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience. • Proficient with geotechnical software (SLIDE, SLOPE/W, LPILE, APILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, Settle3, gINT). • Skilled in preparing and reviewing PS&E documents and estimates. • Experienced with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office.

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • geotechnical
  • slide
  • autocad
  • civil 3d
  • ps&e

Benefits

The role may involve occasional travel to other GFT offices, client sites, or project locations, includes a hybrid work arrangement, and offers a salary range of $100,000‑$140,000 based on experience. • Obtain PE licensure within six months of hire. • Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment. • Comprehensive benefits including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, and medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage. • Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan. • Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual. • Tuition reimbursement for continued education. • Access to internal and external training, professional organization support, and incentive compensation.

Work Environment

Hybrid

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