Geotechnical Engineer I

What We're Looking For

Are you seeking a vibrant and dynamic workplace that values culture and work-life balance? Look no further! Our company has been recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB's clients. HNTB's community of geotechnical and geological engineers provide services for bridges, highway interchanges, flood and hurricane protection systems, rail and transit projects, water resource projects, airports, stadiums, and major utility projects.

The successful candidate will assist with geotechnical evaluation and computations to support design of foundations, retaining structures and other earth- and rock-supported elements. The position may also offer opportunities for cross-discipline analysis and design tasks with bridge, highway and water resource engineering sections.

HNTB is a privately held, employee-owned firm, with more than 5,000 employees in 77 locations nationwide. We have a nearly 110-year history designing some of the largest and most complex projects in the U.S. HNTB ranked No. 3 in Transportation and No. 11 overall in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms for 2022.

We are looking for motivated, passionate individuals to join our team. HNTB offers competitive salaries, a learning environment, and the chance to work on major projects around the county.

What You'll Do:

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
• Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.
• Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
• Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

What You'll Bring:

• Up to 2 years geotechnical engineering experience
• Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to geotechnical engineering
• Familiarity with subsurface investigation and laboratory testing methods
• Familiarity with fundamentals of geotechnical analysis and computation
• Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software
• Desire to learn and complete analyses under direct supervision and mentorship
• Willingness for occasional travel to other HNTB offices, project sites, and project offices for work assignments

What We Prefer:

• Master of Science in Civil (emphasis in geotechnical engineering) or Geological Engineering plus on-the-job experience in geotechnical engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Knowledge of geotechnical investigation techniques and laboratory testing procedures
• Knowledge of geotechnical analyses, geotechnical field services and report preparation
• Working knowledge of geotechnical software (e.g. APile, GRLWEAP, LPile, SlopeW, SeepW, Settle3, and DeepEX are a plus ) and computer aided design software (e.g. MicroStation and/or AutoCAD)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI (East Wisconsin Avenue)

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The approximate pay range for Illinois is $71,265.82 - $106,898.74. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

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