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 may require exposure to high-density urban and extremely remote settings.
• Field work involves moderate to moderately loud noise levels due to proximity to construction sites and related equipment.
• Office work involves moderate noise levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 6 years of experience required
• 5 years with advanced degree (MS) or 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
• Produces proposals/cost estimates, technical reports and memos, exploration plans, laboratory requests, design details, calculations, modeling/software outputs
• Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks
• Prioritizes multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget
• Interprets, selects, and employs ASCE 7, AASHTO, IBCLocal Codes, and other design codes with advanced skill
• 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, 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

N/A

Schedule

N/A

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.