Sr. Geotechnical Project Engineer

Love Where You Work

Here at MC Squared, we know just how important having a deliberate company culture with deep roots is. We encompass safety, a positive attitude, and a commitment to exceptional work quality in our day-to-day efforts; we take pride in our core values are Safety, Quality, and a "Can-Do" attitude as we maintain our healthy and creative work environment. We aim to grow these roots for the next generation of like-minded professionals who embrace these values. That is why at MC Squared, our most important pillar is our people. We have a remarkable executive leadership team that will inspire and challenge you to learn and grow while you mentor our future generation of engineers and leaders. If you’re looking for a place to grow your career MC Squared’s strategic leadership, employee benefits, positive culture, and development opportunities are a great choice to spend the rest of your career.

About Us

MC Squared is a professional consulting engineering firm specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Environmental, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, and Pavement Design and Management with offices in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Our clients include DOTs, municipalities, state agencies, and large multinational engineering firms. We are retained to provide innovative solutions to complex subsurface issues to support the design of heavy civil infrastructure projects in the Transportation, Water / Wastewater, Tunneling, Dams, and Aviation sectors, as well as provide cost-effective solutions for structures, commercial developments, and educational institutions. MC Squared has experienced significant growth year-over-year for the last several years and our current in-house projects and backlog show this trend will continue.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; and demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Mentor, develop, and train staff both technically and for leadership roles.
• Supervise and manage the progress of all geotechnical projects to ensure quality and timely deliverables.
• Manage the execution of geotechnical project assignments including supervising or performing complex engineering analyses, report review, and report preparation. Critical review of field and laboratory test data as well as geotechnical recommendations.
• Oversee technical proposal preparation, manage client meetings, and overall client satisfaction.
• Access and manage risk at all levels including quality assurance of both technical and non-technical aspects of the department.
• Risk assessment for both conventional and alternate delivery contracts.
• Risk assessment for both conventional and alternate delivery contracts.
• Oversight and responsibility for geotechnical design aspects including but not limited to :
• shallow and deep foundations.
• tunnels (lined and unlined) and earth and rockfill dams.
• pavement engineering analyses and design, pavement management experience a plus.
• shoring and bracing systems for deep excavations.
• earth retaining structures.
• pipe / culvert foundations and machine foundations in water / wastewater, power, and chemical plants.
• ground improvement and ground modification systems.
• groundwater dewatering and analysis, pump, and slug tests.
• pile driving including knowledge in Pile Driving Analysis (PDA) and Case Pile Wave Equation Analysis Program (CAPWAP).
• instrumentation systems and evaluation of data therefrom.
• geo-forensic evaluations.
• Contribute to increasing MC Squared’s geotechnical engineering consulting footprint in the market.
• Bring advanced and insightful solutions to clients in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.
• Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and / or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of moderate scope.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and / or coordinate engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
• Conduct field inspections or investigations, when required.
• Follow and support all site safety policies and procedures.

Education

Master's of Science or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.

Work Experience

Preferred Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

Company Perks Benefits

We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package, including salary and bonuses.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or based on disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are committed to creating a collaborative working environment for talented people of any background based on merit, fairness, and respect.