Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to be part of our Water Resources Practice Group with a focus on Dam, Levee, and Hydropower Services. Successful candidates will lead and manage projects and pursuits in our Mid-Atlantic Region and across the U.S. The position requirements include:
Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team on design projects, including overseeing the production of construction drawings, specifications, and other bid documents.
- Lead, manage, and prepare engineering studies and preliminary engineering design studies.
- Lead and manage proposal pursuits for new project and client opportunities.
- Support other projects within the Dam, Levee and Hydropower Services Group with geotechnical design items.
- Support other projects across the firm with geotechnical items, issues, and subcontractors.
- Develop and implement quality control plans for your work and serve as a quality reviewer for work performed by others.
- Successfully interface with and develop relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Perform the work with limited oversight or supervision.
- Lead and collaborate with others, and mentor and develop junior staff.
- Possess fundamental knowledge of geotechnical engineering; specifically, as it relates to embankment stability, seepage, internal erosion, settlement, and instrumentation.
- Possess professional organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Up to 20% travel across Hazen's Mid-Atlantic region, with occasional travel across the continental U.S. for projects, group planning, and technical conferences
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or equivalent is required.
- Master of Science/Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or equivalent is a plus.
- Licensed professional engineer in at least one state is required (GA, NC, and VA preferred) with the ability to become licensed in multiple states.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience on heavy civil infrastructure, dam, levee, hydropower, and/or water resource projects.
- Minimum 3 years of project management experience on heavy civil infrastructure, dam, levee, hydropower, and/or water resource design projects.
- Experience that includes production of construction documents is a plus.
- Experience analyzing and designing solutions for geo-structural projects is a plus.
- Professional society involvement/volunteerism at the State or National level is a plus.
- Risk assessment experience and/or training is a plus.
What We Offer: - Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
- Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
- Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
- Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
