Senior Geotechnical Engineer
About the role
Our Geotechnical Engineering team in the Hilton Head, SC / Savannah, GA area is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide expert Geotechnical and Civil Engineering services across a diverse portfolio of clients.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of geotechnical project coordination and client engagement
- Conduct engineering evaluations and calculations for shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement alternatives, retaining walls, slope stability (embankments and levees), pavement sections, and slabs-on-grade
- Prepare signed and sealed final geotechnical submittals as Engineer of Record
- Serve as the geotechnical lead on multi-discipline design projects
- Provide oversight of construction monitoring for earthworks such as mass grading, drilled shafts, driven piles, stone columns, subsurface pressure grouting, pavement systems, and vibration monitoring
- Oversee subcontractors and interpret specialty laboratory testing data when the need arises
- Attend industry workshops, client meetings, prepare proposals for local private entity pursuits, and support proposal teams on larger federal pursuits
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina and/or Georgia is preferred
- Minimum 8 years of geotechnical engineering experience including deep foundation experience
- Proven technical delivery as Engineer of Record
- Proven project management experience including client management and retention
- Proven experience with Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Cone Penetrometer Test (CPT) procedures and analyses based on results
- Proven experience with QA/QC construction oversight
- Willing to travel both locally and regionally with some overnight travel
Qualifications
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations
- Reservoir Characterization and Analysis
- Engineering Solutions Design
- Data Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Exploration Plan Development
- Client & Customer Management (External)
Benefits
Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Pay
Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and benefits.
Schedule
Hybrid work schedule with in-office collaboration and flexibility.
Company Information
GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.