Geotechnical Engineer
Flux Resources · Texas, United States · 1 wk ago
Engineering$90–$110/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical due diligence activities for greenfield and brownfield development sites
- Develop scopes of work and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for geotechnical investigations
- Manage subsurface exploration programs, including:
- Soil borings
- Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)
- Field sampling
- Laboratory testing
- Direct external geotechnical consultants throughout investigation, analysis, and final reporting
- Evaluate geotechnical risks during site selection and provide recommendations regarding site suitability
- Interpret subsurface investigation data and develop engineering recommendations for foundation design
- Evaluate:
- Bearing capacity
- Settlement potential
- Expansive soils
- Collapsible soils
- Liquefaction risks
- Seismic site classifications
- Groundwater conditions
- Recommend appropriate foundation systems, including:
- Shallow foundations
- Deep foundations
- Pile systems
- Rigid inclusions
- Ground improvement methods
- Preload and surcharge strategies
- Collaborate with structural engineering teams to translate geotechnical findings into practical design criteria
- Partner with civil engineering teams to develop earthwork and grading strategies
- Evaluate cut-and-fill balance and optimize grading plans
- Assess differential settlement risks affecting:
- Building pads
- Medium-voltage duct banks
- Substations
- Site roads
- Utility infrastructure
- Recommend grading, stabilization, and ground improvement solutions that minimize schedule and construction risk
- Identify geotechnical fatal flaws during site due diligence, including:
- Karst formations
- Mine subsidence
- Abandoned oil and gas wells
- Uncontrolled fill
- High groundwater conditions
- Expansive clay soils
- Provide technical recommendations regarding site viability and development risk
- Review consultant deliverables and challenge assumptions where appropriate to ensure technically sound recommendations
- Maintain project schedules by proactively resolving geotechnical issues before they impact design or construction
- Coordinate closely with:
- Structural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Construction Management
- Integrate environmental findings, including groundwater and contamination issues, into foundation and site development recommendations
- Support construction teams during foundation installation and site development activities
- Review field conditions and provide engineering support throughout construction
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 7+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering supporting large-scale site development, industrial, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects
- Experience planning and managing geotechnical investigation programs
- Strong understanding of:
- Soil mechanics
- Foundation engineering
- Earthwork design
- Ground improvement techniques
- Settlement analysis
- Seismic site evaluation
- Experience evaluating and recommending:
- Shallow foundations
- Deep foundations
- Pile systems
- Ground improvement solutions
- Ability to interpret geotechnical reports and develop independent engineering recommendations
- Experience managing external consultants and laboratory testing programs
- Strong communication and project coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced development environment
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Geotechnical Engineer (GE) license, or active pursuit of licensure
- Experience supporting data center, industrial, heavy civil, or mission-critical infrastructure projects
- Experience with:
- Deep foundation systems
- Ground improvement design
- Seismic site response evaluations
- Liquefaction analysis
- High groundwater conditions
- Multi-state project experience
- Familiarity with geotechnical software and analytical modeling tools
- Experience supporting projects from early due diligence through construction completion
Pay
The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $90.00 – $110.00 per hour.