Geotechnical Engineer (Nationwide Travel Required)

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

THIS ROLE:

This position is specific to dredging production estimating and all geotechnical related aspects of dredging.  The goal of this position is to assist the Director of DEPTH (Dredge Engineering, Production, Technology, and Hydrography) in bidding projects, review geotech of ongoing projects and analyze production based on geotech for historical record in use of future bidding.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:    

Bidding

• Conduct pre-bid or pre-project geotechnical studies and campaigns
• Analyze soil samples, borehole data, and geophysical survey results to determine dredgeability and material behavior.
• Develop soil stratification models and assess their impact on dredging methods and equipment/bucket selection.
• Geotechnical analysis and deliverables for upcoming bids
• Generate drawings and template files from project plans
• Calculate out production metrics for upcoming bids
• Quantity take-off calculations for bids
• Participate in the review phase of dredging projects of interest from contracts funnel
• Produce production, survey and operations take-offs
• Assist in generating technical submittals needed for proposals
• Collaborate with environmental specialists to ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental permitting requirements.
• Review historical geotechnical information relevant to bids
• Provide engineering input on sediment consolidation, settlement, and disposal site suitability.

Project Production

• Record actual versus expected sediment encountered
• Record actual production rates based on sediment encountered
• High level strategies and planning for each ongoing project based on geotech
• Monitor current project production metrics and provide guidance on analytics to improve overall project production based on Geotech.
• Work closely with project teams to mitigate geotechnical risks related to slope cutting, sediment transport, bed levelling, and foundation conditions.
• Work with and manage third party geological consultants as needed.
• Occasional site visits to work with field team to improve production, collect samples and analyze sediment

WHO YOU ARE:

Certifications and Other Requirements

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or similar Geology related focus.

·        2 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, geology related to dredging operations, or related fields.

Aptitudes

·        Strong understanding of soil mechanics, sediment transport, and dredging techniques.

·        Preferred experience with dredging equipment (cutter suction dredgers, hopper dredgers, etc.) and related operational constraints.

·        Preferred proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, HYPACK, DREDGEPACK, and geotechnical analysis tools.

·        Ability to interpret geotechnical reports, borehole logs, and hydrographic surveys.

·        Knowledge of maritime regulations, environmental compliance, and permitting requirements.

·        Familiarity with numerical modeling of sediment transport and dredging impacts.

·        Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

·        Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

·        Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements

·        Full Time Position; minimum 40 hours

·        Willingness to travel to project sites or Long Beach yard as needed.

·        Ability to work on tight deadlines for estimates outside normal business hours.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Salary : $85,000