Geotechnical Engineer 2

Job Responsibilities And Duties

• Reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands, lift up to 50 pounds, and use computer equipment.
• Regularly adjust focus and use close vision.
• Occasionally dig with shovel or digging bars; walk and hike through rough terrain, snow, and ice; lift and carry between 30 and 50 pounds.
• Routine field work includes exposure to high-density urban and extremely remote settings.
• Work in environments with moderate to moderately loud noise levels due to proximity to construction sites and related equipment.
• May need to travel for extended periods to support on-site investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 6 years of experience required, 5 years with advanced degree (MS), 4 years with PhD
• PE required
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Qualifications

• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
• Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes, and complexities
• Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
• Performs quality control of moderately complex deliverables
• Teamwork: Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments
• Project Delivery: Produces proposals/cost estimates, technical reports and memos, exploration plans, laboratory requests, design details, calculations, modeling/software outputs
• Understanding Budget and Schedule: Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets; predicts and delivers individual tasks within a set level of effort; consistently meets budget and schedule expectations on projects; develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks; breaks down complex projects into logical tasks; prioritizes multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget
• Industry Standards and Regulations: Interprets, selects, and employs design codes with advanced skill; understands limitations of design codes; actively mentors others on interpreting design codes
• Client Interaction: Frequent and direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects; leads client project meetings; understands appropriate messaging and legal risks

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Advanced proficiency in Market Sector software (gINT, Geosystems)
• Proficiency in Rocscience Suite, GeoStudio Suite, Piles/Piers
• Basic proficiency in Retaining Wall, AASHTO

Benefits

Supported by licensed senior staff, the engineer applies strong judgement, organization, and a solid command of geotechnical fundamentals while continuing to learn new analysis methods.

Pay

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Schedule

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Summary

The Geotechnical Engineer 2 plays a key role in delivering advanced geotechnical analysis and design, coordinating drilling operations, outlining and interpreting laboratory testing, and contributing to high-quality geotechnical reports for projects of significant size and complexity. This role blends technical rigor with hands-on field work, requiring the ability to travel for extended periods to support on-site investigations.