Black & Veatch

Geotechnical Engineer

Black & Veatch$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience
  • Active engineering registration or licensure for EOR requirements
  • Experience in geotechnical investigations and deep foundations preferred
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
  • Active Engineering-In-Training (EIT) status is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate internal teams while addressing client interests and needs
  • Develop technical specifications and designs for various projects
  • Plan, design, and oversee geotechnical aspects in office and field
  • Manage geotechnical field investigations and activities
  • Document geotechnical construction activities and methodologies

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance is available
  • Opportunity for hybrid or flexible work options after 90 days
  • Chance to work on diverse global projects
  • Support for individual career development and growth
  • Engaging in collaborative and innovative culture
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 115230

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
  • 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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
  • Minimum of 5 years 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.
  • Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.


Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

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

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

016

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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