Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week. SLC works on behalf of clients to support utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal power, and other power and infrastructure projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, social responsibility, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients. This position will require you to perform high quality design and consulting services as part of multidisciplined project teams for challenging domestic and international, power and industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and review of geotechnical reports and calculations for conformity with project specifications.
• Prepare and review specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork.
• Advise power project developers to support new utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal, and other projects;
• Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing;
• Develop technical reports for applicable audiences – including owners, developers, governmental agencies and committees, and financiers;
• Conduct occasional on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs, pile installation and pile testing.
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus.
• A Master’s degree with a strong background and coursework in geotechnical engineering discipline is a plus.
• 8+ years of detailed geotechnical design, including soil remediation, deep foundations, driven, predrilled, and helical pile design.
• Experience in working in design of power, transmission, or other heavy industry projects, including on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs, pile installation and pile testing.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Geotechnical Engineering specifications or calculations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing.

Skills

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience specific to wind turbine generation and/or solar PV design.
• Experience with unique subsurface conditions.
• Data analysis and visualization.
• Project finance or business acumen.
• Conceptual project design.
• Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
• Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills.

Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation

The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.