Requisition ID: 295710

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Reston, VA

Project Overview:

Our customer is a utility in central Arizona looking to add 2000MW of pumped energy storage to its storage capacity to meet growing demand on its network. We are building a high performing team to deliver this complex EPC heavy civil project and looking for motivated, hands-on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The project will involve the use of the existing Apache lake as the lower reservoir and creation of an upper reservoir by building dams in the Alchesay Canon, the reservoirs will be connected by underground waterways tunneled into the rock, channeling water down the ~1,200ft drop between the two reservoirs. The project scope includes significant access roads work development, construction of the upper reservoir with dams and an overflow spillway, underground tunnel waterways in challenging geological and hydrogeological conditions, upper and lower reservoir inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, an underground powerhouse, and surface site facilities and buildings. This is your opportunity to be part of a truly historic project.

Job Summary:

The Senior Engineering Geologist will provide home-office engineering geology support to the SRP Pumped Storage Project, with primary responsibility for geological interpretation, documentation, and baseline development. The role supports both design and construction phases through data analysis, model development, and technical review, while coordinating closely with the site-based geology team.

This position is primarily based in Reston, VA, with periodic travel to the Arizona project site as required. #LI-ML1

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and review geological interpretations in support of underground and surface works design.
• Lead or support preparation and review of Geotechnical Baseline Reports, Data Reports, technical memoranda, and related contractual documents.
• Interpret borehole logs, geological models, laboratory data, and geophysical results to support design assumptions and risk assessments.
• Provide technical support to site-based geology and construction teams, including review of field observations and mapped conditions.
• Support evaluation of ground condition deviations relative to baselines and assist with technical input to change management and claims support.
• Coordinate geological inputs with geotechnical engineering, civil, structural, and construction disciplines.
• Review instrumentation data and support interpretation of ground performance trends.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and project risk workshops.
• Apply Bechtel engineering standards, work processes, and quality requirements to all deliverables.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS or MS in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related geosciences discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in engineering geology on major infrastructure projects.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience preparing and reviewing GBRs and related geotechnical contractual documents.
• Proficiency with geological and data management software (e.g., Leapfrog, OpenGround, GIS platforms).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Willingness to travel periodically to the project site.

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