Project Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate ! Learn more at foth.com/careers. 

Foth is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support a variety of environmentally related projects. This role requires strong technical expertise in geotechnical engineering, focusing on the design and analysis of earth structures, marine foundations, and heavy-lift foundation support . The candidate will assess soil and rock conditions to ensure stable foundations and safe infrastructure, addressing environmental aspects and collaborating with multi-discipline teams. This role is open to hybrid or   in-office work in our Duluth or Minneapolis, MN offices.  Up to 15% travel is possible with this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead project design through technical reports, geotechnical calculations, analysis, and modeling; demonstrate initiative as a self-starter who is motivated to take on design elements and work through new technical challenges independently
• Earth Structures & Foundations: Provide design, construction observation, and general geotechnical characterization support. Perform geotechnical analysis, design calculations, and ensure soil stability for heavy civil, upland, and in-water environmental remediation projects
• Marine Structural Foundations:  Support pile driving analysis, dynamic pile testing, CAPWAP. Collaborate with structural engineers to create complementary foundation designs
• Heavy-Lift Foundations: Perform geotechnical analyses for heavy-lift and temporary works foundations, including settlement estimates, bearing capacity evaluations, ground improvement needs, and soil- structure/geostructural interaction considerations; evaluate soil and rock properties and support practical design recommendations that account for site constraints and environmental considerations
• General Geotechnical:  Collect data, analyze slope stability, manage groundwater, and assess geotechnical risks. Additionally, prepare boring logs, laboratory data summaries, and maintain general knowledge of geotechnical modeling software
• Geological Engineering : Interprete engineering properties within various geologic environments that compact.  Prepare natural hazard related designs for specific geotechnical risks
• Field Work & Construction Support: Prepare design calculations, develop field sampling plans, coordinate field work, provide construction observations, and perform site visits to analyze data
• Permit Preparation:  Prepare permit documents for mine site development, dam safety, closure, reclamation, and financial assurance
• Proposal, Budgets, and Work Plans: Support proposal development, including project budget and schedule, and work plans

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience performing civil engineering work with a geotechnical focus in heavy civil design and construction or mixed experience in the geotechnical and geological engineering space
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field
• Experience designing waterfront facilities including pile, steel sheet, and slurry wall improvements
• Experience designing retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations including spread footings, drilled piers, piles, and caissons
• Experience designing dredging, slope stability, and in-water capping aspects of remediation projects
• Experience with GeoStudio® or other 2D/3D Geotechnical modeling software
• Engineer in Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineering Certification (PE) 

The base compensation range for this position is included in this job posting. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as relevant experience, geographic location, scope and level of responsibility, applicable licenses or certifications, and other business-related considerations.

In addition to base compensation, eligible members may participate in Foth's Earned Performance Incentive (EPI) program and may be eligible for other incentive or recognition opportunities, including On-the-Spot awards. Exempt members may also be eligible for quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities, where applicable.

Eligible full-time and part-time members are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; an employee assistance program; disability coverage; retirement benefits; paid holidays; paid time off; and a variety of voluntary benefit options. A summary of benefits is available upon request.

This position may be filled at a different level based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. If filled at a different level, compensation, incentive opportunities, and other terms of employment may vary accordingly.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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