Geotechnical Design Segment Manager

Job Overview: The Geotechnical Design Segment Manager supports geotechnical design work for a Segment of a major civil infrastructure projects. This role assists the team with geotechnical analyses, design calculations, field and laboratory coordination, technical studies, quantity estimates, design reviews, and preparation of geotechnical reports and documentation for a Project Segment. The position supports roadway embankments and subgrade design, earth slopes, soil and rock cuts, bridge foundations, earth retaining structures, and foundations for minor structures along its corresponding Segment in accordance with Ferrovial Group standards, applicable industry standards, and project requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Geotechnical Design and Technical Support for the Segment

·        Perform technical work related to geotechnical design tasks and project support to the Segment.

·        Support geotechnical design activities for roadway embankments and subgrade, earth slopes, bridge foundations, earth retaining structures, and foundations for minor structures.

• Analyze ground movement predictions, construction impact assessment reports, and strategies for mitigation of geotechnical risks (including karstic features) and potential impact on existing structures.

·        Assist with preparing analytical two- and three-dimensional models under direction from the Geotechnical Design Manager or other senior design staff.

·        Support the preparation of geotechnical study proposals, technical notes, reports, and quantity information for geotechnical items for the corresponding Segment.

Design Review, Analysis, and Quality Support

·        Review and support geotechnical design calculations and documents prepared by others.

·        Support evaluation of subsurface soil and rock information using applicable ASTM and local industry standards for field and laboratory testing.

·        Interpret soil and rock test data and perform engineering classification of subsurface soil and rock conditions.

·        Apply geotechnical principles and analyses to support practical and compliant design solutions.

·        Review construction documents, drawings, schedule, specifications, technical plans, geotechnical reports, and engineering information to support accurate design development.

• Discuss with the Client and with the Designer’s specialists on particular geotechnical topics. Support the collaborative efforts with all the parties to solve complex geotechnical issues, related to modeling, soil structure interaction, ground improvement, risk mitigation and other topics.

·        Supervision and review of geotechnical work developed by more junior Engineers within the team.

Project Coordination and Field/Laboratory Support

·        Coordinate geotechnical project tasks, including boring location plans, drilling operation documentation, field investigations, and laboratory testing support for the Segment.

·        Assist with geotechnical drilling work, field investigations, geophysical testing and laboratory testing as needed.

·        Coordinate with other project managers, senior/regional engineers, field teams, laboratory personnel, consultants, and design teams to support timely and accurate project deliverables.

Reporting, Documentation, and Quantity Support

·        Assist with preparing geotechnical engineering reports, proposals, technical memorandums, letters, calculations, and design documentation.

·        Prepare and review bill of quantities of quantity estimates for geotechnical items.

·        Report to the Geotechnical Design Manager the Segment progress (field/lab works and design deliverables for the corresponding Segment of the Project)

Other Duties and Team Support

·        Assist junior engineers and project staff with geotechnical-related tasks, geotechnical models and calculations, technical exhibits, design documentation, and project coordination as needed.

• Attend to internal meetings and coordination meetings with other Disciplines or Segments.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related engineering field required; Master’s degree preferred.

·        Minimum ten (10) years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience supporting heavy civil, transportation, or infrastructure projects preferred.

·        Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or at least in progress.

·        Working knowledge of geotechnical design, subsurface investigations, soil and rock classification, geophysical testing, laboratory testing, construction materials, and applicable ASTM or local industry standards.

·        Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with geotechnical analysis, CAD, or engineering design software preferred.

·        Strong technical writing, communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across design, field, laboratory, consultant, and project teams.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.