Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Client is looking for a self-driven and experienced Geotechnical Senior Engineer who has a strong business acumen and embodies an ownership mentality.

• A Senior Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, CAD designers, and other staff to service our Geotechnical needs.

• This role will establish client relationships, define client needs, develop winning strategies, prepare proposals, and manage the development, design and permitting of a wide range of projects related, including: shallow foundations; deep foundations; retaining structures; karst hazards; mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) berms/walls; slope stability; ground improvement techniques; geotechnical support of shale gas projects and solid waste projects; and others.

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

• Maintain schedules, develop project timelines, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule and within budget guidelines.

• Act as the direct point of contact in communication with clients and stakeholders.

• Assess and mitigate project risks in advance of detailed engineering efforts.

• Assist the business development team, including the preparation of technical proposals.

• Perform and/or check technical calculations and prepare project reports and specifications.

• Prepare client communications, proposals, contract documents, etc. and consults with other internal partners as needed.

• Monitor project work progress, adhere to the scope of work and communicate with key stakeholders including the project manager, client, and subcontractors.

• Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature and develop effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is a minimum. Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.

• P.E. registration required.

• 5+ years of geotechnical experience.

• Excellent communication and public speaking skills: articulate, assertive, and confident.

• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects.

• Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.

• Ambitious and eager to grow.

• Detail-oriented and thorough.

• Strong work ethic and self-motivated mentality.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with key stakeholders.

• Must have strong technical competency and analytical ability.

• Must be able to work independently and collaborate with peers when appropriate.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

• Experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.

• Understanding of financial models and budget management.

• Reasonably proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and other industry-specific software.

• Experience with dam inspections, monitoring, rehab, and permitting is also desired.