Geotechnical Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering; Master's preferred
  • 5-10 years of geotechnical design experience
  • Experience with static and dynamic load testing strongly desired
  • Field experience in site grading and foundation construction preferred
  • Professional Engineer Certification is required
  • Design build experience is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver geotechnical services on-time and within budget
  • Prepare and modify geotechnical reports, specifications, and designs
  • Act as a technical resource within multi-disciplinary project teams
  • Manage subsurface exploration programs effectively
  • Prepare cost estimates and scope of work for proposals
  • Ensure design completeness and accuracy
  • Utilize design software for engineering recommendations

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Group Life and optional life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer capable of managing geotechnical aspects of projects, performing geotechnical analyses, providing geotechnical and foundation recommendations, and providing geotechnical recommendations during construction.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Managing and delivering quality geotechnical services on-time and within budget
  • Preparing and modifying reports, specifications, plan details, and designs for projects
  • Serving as a technical resource on a team with multiple disciplines
  • Preparing and managing subsurface exploration programs
  • Preparing cost estimates, determining scope of work, and preparing proposals
  • Coordinating and ensuring completeness and accuracy of design effort
  • Using design software to prepare engineering recommendations
  • Participation in Design/Build efforts including consulting with contractor/construction personnel about constructability and cost as recommendations relate to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities
  • Work on-site for client or in a project office when needed
  • Participates in project scoping and fee estimating, proposal preparation and interviews
  • Perform design calculations and conduct investigations towards design recommendations and development of contract documents (plans, specifications, and estimates)

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, Master's degree specializing preferred
  • Must have 5-10 years of experience in geotechnical design
  • Experience with static and dynamic load testing, highly desired
  • Field experience relating to site grading, slope stabilization, retaining wall and foundation construction, highly desired
  • Professional Engineer Certification required
  • Design Build experience preferred

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Competitive salary
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits

Position # 2758

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