Geotechnical Engineer

Requisition ID: 287326

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and plan specifications for project geotechnical design. You will oversee the field and laboratory, conduct studies, and interpret regulations. You will participate in new business efforts and proposal preparation including identifying client needs and developing cost estimates. Your expertise will help ensure geotechnical project aspects meet project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard geotechnical engineering methods preparing specifications for subsurface investigations for new and existing facilities​
• Performs and may lead geotechnical analyses such as stability of soil and rock slopes, rock excavation and slope protection, bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations, lateral earth pressures, and axial and lateral pile capacities​
• Prepares geotechnical engineering reports and presents the results of the investigations and reports to members of the project team​
• Coordinates civil or structural engineering designs with geotechnical assessments
• Communicates geotechnical issues with the project team during the engineering design stage of the project​
• During the construction phase of projects, responsibilities may include overview of earthwork operations, monitoring of pile installation and load testing, inspection of critical foundation subgrade, and monitoring of ground improvement​
• Oversees outside geotechnical consultants hired by Bechtel or the client to perform these tasks​

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires M.S. degree in geotechnical engineering and 5 years of relevant work experience, or Ph.D. degree in geotechnical engineering and 3 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiar with subsurface investigations, foundation design and analysis, and earthwork and slope stability. Basic understanding related to construction dewatering and ground improvement.
• Knowledge of seismic-related issues and evaluation of liquefaction potential of soils.
• Familiar with computer applications such as Plaxis 2D and 3D, FLAC, LPILE, APILE, SHAFT, GROUP, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, GRLWEAP, CAPWAP, gINT, Settle3D, and DYNA6.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation for drafting geotechnical drawings.
• Familiar with Geographic Information System (GIS) applications such as ArcGIS.
• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of U.S. codes and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with team in preparation of reports, memos, calculations, and other technical documentation.
• Willing and able to travel to and remain at jobsites in the U.S. and overseas on short- and long-term assignments.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) certification

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