Geotechnical Lead Engineer
Westwood Professional Services · Plano, TX · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations and related design work.
- Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assign geotechnical laboratory tests, analyze field and lab data, and prepare investigation reports.
- Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials.
- Complete geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, bearing capacity, settlement, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, seepage, and slope stability.
- Manage, supervise, mentor, and train other geotechnical staff, along with fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering from an ABET accredited college. Master’s degree a plus.
- PE required.
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
- Knowledge of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, geotechnical testing, and general civil/geotechnical engineering design and construction practices. Geotechnical experience on power-related projects a plus.
- Experience performing and managing geotechnical investigations and reports. Strong technical writing skills.
- Experience supervising and training geotechnical staff.
- Strong computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with gINT, GeoStudio, LPile, MFAD, and other geotechnical software a plus.
- Strong technical, communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills. Works best in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to travel/work in the field for extended periods and have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and various terrains associated with construction projects.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own work.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in English. Experience communicating directly with clients.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to details.