Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Geotechnical exploration planning and budgeting including, but not limited to; 
  • 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.

Education & Experience

• 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.

Reporting Relationships

• Toledo Operations Manager
• Director Engineering and Environmental Services Division
• Responsive to other company managers

Physical Requirements

Physical Ability

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

Visual Ability

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

Hearing Ability

• 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.  

Compensation

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with current market rates, qualifications, and experience.