Geotechnical Engineering I

Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type: Staff

Project Only Hire: No

The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Work with a multi‑discipline team to develop design materials for project assignments for heavy civil works projects such as dams, tunnels, levees, canals, and hydropower.

Perform analysis, design calculations, design sketches, and prepare geotechnical design reports to meet project requirements.

Perform, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field investigations.

Coordinate, manage, observe, and document geotechnical construction activities such as geophysical mapping, grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, retaining walls, etc.

Key Responsibilities

Focus on coordinating internal teams and resources while working to understand clients' interests and needs.

Develop technical specifications, plans, and details for projects such as dams, canals, flood control, water supply, and hydropower.

Plan, design, and oversee geotechnical aspects for projects both in the office and in the field.

Be able to travel on field assignments as required. Field time is estimated at 20‑40%.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of experience supporting geotechnical/heavy civil projects.

Experience with geotechnical investigations, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls.

Master's degree or higher with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering.

Active EIT, PE preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.

Minimum of 1 year related work experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

EIT

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation).

Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurances, along with disability insurance and a robust wellness program.

We offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

Additional benefits include a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

EEO Statement
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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