Geotechnical Engineer
On-site · Madison, Wisconsin, United States or Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Senior Geotechnical/Geological Engineer to lead dam rehabilitation and FERC Part 12D projects, conduct saturated/unsaturated slope stability, seepage, settlement and deformation analyses, seismic and liquefaction screening, and bearing-capacity computations; manage projects, mentor staff, market services to utilities, and engage in professional organizations. Located within commuting distance of Ayres’ Eau Claire, Green Bay, Roseville, Madison, Fort Collins, or Waukesha offices; position involves collaboration with project managers to ensure plans and specifications are produced on schedule and profitably.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (geotechnical or geological engineering emphasis) from an accredited university
- A Master’s degree in geotechnical/geological engineering is preferred
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in a US state with ability to become licensed by comity in multiple states
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in geotechnical/geological engineering; experience with dams at FERC projects highly desirable
- Ability to independently manage projects with budgets of 250 to 2000 hours of engineering time
- Working knowledge of FERC, US Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and similar industry standards for geotechnical analyses of dam and spillway structures
- Experience providing geotechnical engineering support for structural design
- Proficiency in GeoStudio SLOPE/W and SEEP/W, or other industry-standard slope stability and seepage modeling tools
- Experience overseeing geotechnical field exploration and laboratory testing programs, especially for embankment dams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Proven communication skills and client-relations
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record
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