Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.

We are currently seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer capable of managing geotechnical aspects of projects, performing geotechnical analyses, providing geotechnical and foundation recommendations, and providing geotechnical recommendations during construction.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Managing and delivering quality geotechnical services on-time and within budget

Preparing and modifying reports, specifications, plan details, and designs for projects

Serving as a technical resource on a team with multiple disciplines

Preparing and managing subsurface exploration programs

Preparing cost estimates, determining scope of work, and preparing proposals

Coordinating and ensuring completeness and accuracy of design effort

Using design software to prepare engineering recommendations

Participation in Design/Build efforts including consulting with contractor/construction personnel about constructability and cost as recommendations relate to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities

Work on-site for client or in a project office when needed

Participates in project scoping and fee estimating, proposal preparation and interviews

Perform design calculations and conduct investigations towards design recommendations and development of contract documents (plans, specifications, and estimates)

Requirements:

Applicants must possess the following:

Bachelor's degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, Master’s degree preferred

Must have a minimum of 16 years of experience in geotechnical design

Experience with static and dynamic load testing, highly desired

Field experience relating to site grading, slope stabilization, retaining wall and foundation construction, highly desired

Professional Engineer Certification required

Design Build experience preferred

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position # 2461

#LI - Onsite #LI - Senior Level

Full-time