Geotechnical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Aid the Geotechnical Engineering Manager in guiding geotechnical engineering efforts, including site investigations, soil testing, and foundation design.
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Provide expertise and guidance to the geotechnical team during the project planning phase, which includes developing the geotechnical scope, units, and staff hours, and performing negotiations with design team.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams on ground improvement, slope stability, and foundation systems.
• Collaborate with structural and roadway engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions into design plans.
• Review geotechnical reports, calculations, and design recommendations.
• Identify geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies to enhance project success.
• Support project permitting, stakeholder coordination, and construction oversight as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 6+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, including leadership roles in infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or the ability to obtain one within six months.
• Expertise in geotechnical analysis, foundation design, and soil-structure interaction.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, LPILE, GeoStudio, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of geotechnical standards, specifications, and design criteria.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to address complex subsurface challenges.

Why Join STV?

• Work alongside top industry professionals on high-impact infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience with geotechnical operations, planning, and design.
• A collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and career advancement.

Pay

$3-$5 billion-dollar project in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retail Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships