Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Any Pinchin LLC office within the New England region

Do you have a desire to learn and advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative work environment?

Pinchin is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, environmental, civil, and occupational health and safety solutions across the US and Canada. We are facing significant growth as we expand our operations and service offerings across the country. We’re looking for a bright and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in the New England region.

As the ideal candidate, you are excited to join our project team to help our clients make informed decisions regarding Geotechnical projects, property acquisitions, re-development, and contaminated sites management. In this role you will learn about the business, build your own professional network and work closely with senior professionals in the industry. Every day will enhance your knowledge, skills, and passion for what you do.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer position is ideal for someone looking to build their skills for career advancement and professional growth. The ideal candidate will be familiar with relevant Michigan regulations and have at least 5 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry.

A Day in the life of Senior Geotechnical Engineer

• Develop and implement construction and earthwork designs for various infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and optimize earth support systems for excavation and retaining wall projects, considering factors such as soil properties, groundwater conditions, and project specifications.
• Conduct existing design and peer reviews to identify potential improvements and mitigate risks associated with geotechnical elements of projects.
• Perform field instrumentation and analysis to monitor the behavior of soil and rock structures, interpreting data to inform engineering decisions.
• Conduct forensic assessments to investigate the causes of geotechnical failures and provide recommendations for remediation and prevention.
• Evaluate foundations for structures, including shallow and deep foundation systems, and provide design recommendations based on site-specific conditions.
• Analyze ground improvement techniques and recommend appropriate methods to enhance soil properties and support foundation systems.
• Design and evaluate pavements for roads, highways, and other transportation infrastructure projects, considering factors such as traffic loading, subgrade conditions, and material properties.
• Conduct resource evaluations to assess the feasibility of development projects, including site suitability assessments and geotechnical risk analyses.
• Design rock anchor systems for slope stabilization, rockfall protection, and other geotechnical applications, ensuring stability and durability of the structures.
• Perform slope stability and landslide analyses using advanced geotechnical modeling techniques, identifying potential hazards and recommending mitigation measures.
• Lead or contribute to stand-alone or bundled geotechnical and environmental investigations, coordinating field activities, laboratory testing, and data analysis to support project objectives.
• Direct, support, and mentor junior staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the Pinchin team

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with the ability to obtain licensure in multiple states.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, with a focus on construction, earthwork, and foundation design.
• Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to pass a company physical

What Pinchin offers you

• A challenging, rewarding position with the opportunity to mentor junior technical professionals.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and Insurance (health dental, etc.) with employer contributions.
• Ten paid holidays, competitive PTO program, paid Volunteer Day, and paid Parental Leave!
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Profit share bonuses and an 401(k) Matching Program.
• Flexibility and an environment that supports work-life harmonization.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Educational and professional membership dues reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Why Pinchin?

At Pinchin, our employees are the heart of our business. If you’re ready to build your skills and develop your career, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your journey. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on honesty, integrity, and a passion for learning.

Pinchin provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What’s next? If you think this is the right position for you, please apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Pinchin, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

**No Agency phone calls please**

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

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