Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities

This employee will perform geotechnical and civil engineering services under the supervision of the Division Director of Engineering.

Employee may also provide field engineering consulting services as coordinated with the construction services department.

Geotechnical exploration planning and budgeting

Review of project drawings and specifications

Review of geologic conditions and prior subsurface information

Preparation of subsurface exploration, laboratory and engineering scopes of work

Preparation of subsurface exploration, laboratory and engineering quotations

Preparation of quotation documents, qualifications documents and other engineering marketing documents

Geotechnical engineering analysis and design including but not limited to:

Review and visual classification of soil boring samples,

Review and interpretation of field boring logs and laboratory data

Soil characterization including strength and compressibility,

Shallow foundation design, including immediate and total settlement predictions

Deep foundation designs, including lateral loading analysis and deflection prediction,

Flexible and rigid pavement designs

Retaining wall analysis and design

Slope stability analysis and design

Characterization of sites with respect to seismic activity

Geo-structural engineering analysis and design of :

Excavation bracing and shoring systems

Earth retaining structures

Shoreline stabilization and protection structures, bulkheads, and walls

Underpinning systems

Field engineering activities including but not limited to;

Perform field testing utilizing necessary equipment and instrumentation,

Evaluation of shallow foundation sub grade conditions,

Characterization of OSHA soil types for temporary excavations

Evaluations of pavement and structure sub grades

Soil stabilization consultations

Construction materials sampling and evaluations

Preparation of field engineering reports.

Business development activities including but not limited to;

Preparation of case histories and other marketing documents

Participation in professional and trade organizations

Presentations to clients and trade organizations on geotechnical engineering topics.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of science in civil engineering from ABET-accredited institution

Masters degree with specialization in geotechnical engineering

Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Minimum ten (10) years related geotechnical /civil engineering experience preferred.

Desired Skills and Attributes

Must possess strong technical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Must possess ability, desire and drive to develop into a leadership role within the Toledo office and company organization.

Must demonstrate flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meeting project deadlines

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Must be willing to travel as required for projects (most travel is within 90 miles of assigned office).

Must be willing to participate in client development activities outside of regular work hours.

Must be able to stand, walk, push, pull, twist, reach overhead, bend, crawl, climb; lift minimum of 50 pounds

Visual accommodation necessary for reading instructions/materials necessary to perform functions of job

Ability to monitor sounds for changes in machine function

Work Conditions

Work exposes the employee to traffic hazards and the hazards of construction sites including dangers of moving heavy equipment, inclement weather conditions, and high noise levels.

Full-time