Manager, Geotechnical Engineering

About the Firm

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one—working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and—most importantly—you.

About Our Engineering Sciences Team

As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering challenges. You will analyze failures of a myriad of products across various industries, with a heavy focus on large industrial facilities such as power plants, oil and gas facilities, chemical processing plants, and construction. Additionally, you will engage in projects involving automotive, consumer products, consumer electronics, and medical devices.

Secretariat leverages diverse technical expertise and industry knowledge to provide clients with world-class solutions that drive performance and safety. The firm employs over 500 professionals in 20+ cities globally and was recently ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review’s prestigious GAR 100 Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index. More than 90% of Secretariat’s leading experts are recognized as top professionals in their field by independent Lexology rankings.

Responsibilities

• Review technical and non-technical documentation (engineering reports, drawings, specifications, field reports, correspondence, etc.) to identify key issues and details.
• Gather and synthesize data from diverse sources such as geotechnical, field, and daily construction reports, meeting minutes, depositions, drawings, laboratory results, and instrumentation data to assist with the evaluation of claims.
• Perform engineering calculations (civil, geotechnical, and structural) using a combination of computer software and hand calculations.
• Assist with the preparation and conducting of subsurface explorations, condition assessments, and site visits.
• Assist in peer reviews of geotechnical/geostructural and civil engineering designs and construction processes.
• Collaborate with the team in preparing expert reports, presentations, and other deliverables to clients.

Qualifications

• Requisite degree and 4+ years of geotechnical engineering work experience.
• MS in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or GeoStructural Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license within the United States.
• Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), AutoCAD/Civil3D, and BlueBeam or Adobe Pro.
• Experience with analytical software such as Geostudio Suite, Slide, Settle 3D, borehole logging software, Plaxis, or CPeT-IT is a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% but may vary).
• Attention to detail and the ability to clearly and concisely present findings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Flexible, creative problem-solving skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future.

Benefits

Secretariat’s culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Our team is recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. We foster a collaborative environment that values professional development, mentorship, and the opportunity to become a trusted expert early in your career.