Geotechnical Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute subsurface geotechnical investigations.
• Perform geotechnical modeling and analysis using industry standard software.
• Provide design recommendations for foundations, slopes, retaining walls, and embankments.
• Perform dam safety inspections for existing dams.
• Develop project-specific design criteria using relevant design codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Collect, review, and organize historical project data.
• Prepare geotechnical data and design reports as well as provide geotechnical/geological contributions to design documentation reports for multidisciplinary projects.
• Communicate directly with multidisciplinary engineering teams to interpret geotechnical/geological conditions and their implications on design and construction.
• Collaborate with Design Technology (drafting) staff to prepare and revise project drawings.
• Perform construction monitoring and quality assurance on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering required. A Master’s degree would be considered an asset but is not required.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain P.E. certification.
• Hands-on fieldwork experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience. Experience with executing subsurface geotechnical investigations for dam projects would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in field logging, classification, in situ and laboratory testing of soil and rock using a variety of drilling and testing techniques.
• Familiarity with Industry and Agency Design Codes and Standards is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in interpreting and communicating design intent from contract documents, plans, and specifications.
• Able to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
• Flexibility to travel up to 25% and adapt to changing schedules.
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, lead tasks, work independently, and remain self-motivated.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: $107,000 – 150,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.