Geotechnical Engineer

Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Round Rock, Texas, United States

Duration: Permanent Full Time

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a engineering lead/project manager for utility-scale wind and solar energy projects
• Oversee the planning and execution of subsurface investigation and the laboratory testing program for site characterization
• Perform complex geotechnical engineering and soil-structure analyses for evaluation of shallow and deep foundation systems, earthwork recommendations, dewatering during construction, slope stability, and access roadway design
• Develop and review calculations packages and geotechnical report and design memoranda, prepare design specifications, and perform research for new concepts and technologies
• Review project specifications and develop scope of work, schedules, and budgetary estimates for proposals
• Mentor entry-level engineering staff
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary design team, subcontractors, and clients
• Sitting, Standing, Walking, and lift up to 75lbs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional Engineering (PE) registration
• 4 years of geotechnical experience in energy, industrial, or transportation
• Complete understanding of field and laboratory testing
• Hands-on experience with construction material testing and inspection
• Familiarity with geotechnical standards and requirements
• Experience resolving geotechnical issues during the construction phase
• Geotechnical design software package experience
• Strong analytical skills and advanced understanding of the soils mechanics and geology topics preferred
• Position may require 10% travel time to construction project sites in the United States
• MSCE with a Geotechnical Engineering emphasis is a plus
• Experience with Pile Drivability Evaluation with GRLWEAP, pile load tests, PDA, dynamic pile capacity analysis using CAPWAP is a plus

BENEFITS:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits