Senior Geotechnical Engineer
$135,000–$155,000 year
On-siteNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide independent, timely geotechnical engineering support for Navy, Marine Corps, and supported command facilities, including planning, design, construction, and maintenance of minor works, MILCON, and demolition projects. Coordinate specialized geotechnical and pavement engineering activities per UFC Criteria, review designs and RFPs, and analyze data to predict foundation shear strength and settlement potential. Initiate field trips to evaluate scoping and inspect existing soil conditions to recommend corrective measures, while interfacing with contractors and designers to resolve latent conditions. Ensure design and construction specifications align with contract plans, monitor costs and scope changes, and utilize AutoCAD for final working drawings.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in geotechnical or civil/structural with emphasis in geotechnical engineering
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously
- A minimum of 10 years of professional Geotechnical engineering code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience
- Completion of a course of studies accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) for a Civil/Structural with emphasis in geotechnical engineering program from a college or university earning a Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, navigate across uneven ground that is common at construction sites and climb for extended periods as well as when traveling to and from job sites
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
- Ability to work in confined spaces and under varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, dust, and noise
- Ability to wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, fall protection safety vests and high-visibility reflective safety vests
- Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform tasks safely and effectively, including reading instruments, recognizing hazards, and communicating on active construction sites
- Ability to drive company or personal vehicles to and from field locations, sometimes multiple times per day, and may be required to work variable shifts depending on project needs
- Ability to stand/walk/climb/kneel/crouch and remain in a stationary position/sit at least 60% of the time
- Ability to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms
- Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs
- Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
- Ability to understand the speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand, and talk or hear both in person and by telephone
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