Black & Veatch

Geotechnical Engineer

Black & Veatch$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
  • 1 year of relevant experience
  • Experience with geotechnical investigations, grouting, and deep foundations
  • Preferred Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering
  • Active Engineering-In-Training (EIT) License preferred

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate internal teams and resources to understand client needs
  • Develop technical specifications and plans for various civil projects
  • Plan and oversee geotechnical aspects in both office and field settings
  • Conduct and manage geotechnical field investigations
  • Document and oversee geotechnical construction activities

Benefits

  • Relocation eligible
  • Hybrid or flexible work options after 90 days
  • Opportunity for travel on field assignments (20-40%)
  • Engagement with exciting projects and collaborative culture
  • Emphasis on individual development and career challenges
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 114884

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Work with multi-discipline teams to develop design materials for project assignments for heavy civil works projects such as generation, power infrastructure (transmission, distribution, substations), solar, wind, dams,buried infrastructure, tunnels, etc.
  • Perform analysis, design calculations, design sketches, and preparing geotechnical design reports to meet project requirements
  • Perform, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field investigations
  • Coordinate, manage, observe, and document geotechnical construction activities such as grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, retaining walls, etc.


The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians,and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Focuses on the coordinating internal teams and resources while working to understand client's interest and needs
  • Develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details for projects such as power generation facilities,substations, transmission lines, solar sites, dams, canals, flood control projects, municipal water, wastewater, andpipelines
  • Planning, designing, and overseeing geotechnical aspects for projects both in the office and in the field.
  • Be able to travel on field assignments as required. Field time is estimated at 20 and 40%.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with geotechnical investigations, grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls
  • Prefer Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with Emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering
  • Active Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Preferred


Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
  • Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.


Certifications

  • Active Engineering-In-Training (EIT) License


Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
  • Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level,safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation).
  • Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading,writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods oftime, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.


Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

015

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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