Geotechnical Engineer

Requisition ID: 295710Relocation Authorized: NoneTelework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Reston, VASalary Range: $140,800 - $203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. Project Overview We are building high performing teams to deliver complex EPC heavy civil project and looking for motivated, hands-on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant structures including dams, spillways, tunnel waterways, inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and site facilities and buildings. This is your opportunity to be part of history making projects. Job Summary:The Senior Engineering Geologist will provide home-office engineering geology support to the SRP Pumped Storage Project, with primary responsibility for geological interpretation, documentation, and baseline development. The role supports both design and construction phases through data analysis, model development, and technical review, while coordinating closely with the site-based geology team.This position is primarily based in Reston, VA, with periodic travel to the Arizona project site as required. #LI-ML1 Major Responsibilities:Develop and review geological interpretations in support of underground and surface works design.Lead or support preparation and review of Geotechnical Baseline Reports, Data Reports, technical memoranda, and related contractual documents.Interpret borehole logs, geological models, laboratory data, and geophysical results to support design assumptions and risk assessments.Provide technical support to site-based geology and construction teams, including review of field observations and mapped conditions.Support evaluation of ground condition deviations relative to baselines and assist with technical input to change management and claims support.Coordinate geological inputs with geotechnical engineering, civil, structural, and construction disciplines.Review instrumentation data and support interpretation of ground performance trends.Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and project risk workshops.Apply Bechtel engineering standards, work processes, and quality requirements to all deliverables.Education and Experience Requirements:BS or MS in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related geosciences discipline.Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in engineering geology on major infrastructure projects.Required Knowledge and Skills:Experience preparing and reviewing GBRs and related geotechnical contractual documents.Proficiency with geological and data management software (e.g., Leapfrog, OpenGround, GIS platforms).Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.Willingness to travel periodically to the project site.Total Rewards/Benefits:For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total RewardsDiverse teams build the extraordinary:As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing componentsBechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to View email address on click.appcast.io SummaryJob number: 295710Profession: EngineeringEmployment type: Standard