Geotechnical Engineering Lead (Transportation)
$112,000–$141,000 year
HybridNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead geotechnical projects for transportation infrastructure by planning field investigations, reviewing subsurface data, and performing analyses for bridges, retaining walls, embankments, and pavements. Develop recommendations supporting designs, specifications, and permitting while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and DOT clients. Provide construction-phase services including site observations, foundation installation reviews, and construction administration to ensure compliance with AASHTO, FHWA, and local agency requirements. Travel to project sites and client meetings as needed. Requires 15+ years of progressive geotechnical experience and a PE or PG certification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) certification
- Experience supporting bridge, transportation, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical design software
- Strong technical writing, communication, and coordination skills
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 20 years of geotechnical engineering experience, preferably with transportation infrastructure projects
- Experience managing project teams and collaborating across technical disciplines
- Experience with DOT clients such as LADOTd, TxDOT, or similar transportation agencies
- Experience with design-build delivery, bridge foundations, deep foundations, drilled shafts, driven piles, MSE walls, retaining walls, ground improvement systems, embankments, and approach fills
- Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and applicable DOT/FHWA requirements
- Proficiency with geotechnical software such as gINT, OpenGround, GeoStudio, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, CWALSHT, PYWall, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, PLAXIS, or similar tools
- Client-facing experience and ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, safety expectations, and quality requirements
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