Geotechnical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct geotechnical investigations, field assessments, and site evaluations for power delivery and transmission projects.

• Create and review geotechnical reports, engineering calculations, recommendations, and design documentation.

• Assess subsurface conditions and offer recommendations for foundations of transmission structures and other civil infrastructure.

• Assist in the foundation design process, considering bearing capacity, settlement, lateral capacity, uplift, and other geotechnical factors.

• Collaborate with civil, structural, transmission, and construction teams to devise practical and executable foundation solutions.

• Analyze soil and laboratory testing results, interpreting geotechnical data for design purposes.

• Contribute geotechnical insights for project development, cost estimation, scheduling, and design decisions.

• Aid in constructability reviews and address challenges encountered in the field and during construction.

• Evaluate contractor submittals, respond to technical inquiries, and provide engineering support throughout the construction phase.

• Ensure that designs and recommendations are in compliance with relevant codes, standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

• Convey technical findings and recommendations to project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Travel occasionally to project sites, client meetings, and for field investigations.

• Undertake additional duties that support project and departmental objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably in utility, transmission, power delivery, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one is preferred.

• Experience in the design of transmission structure foundations is highly advantageous.

• Solid understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and foundation design processes.

• Proficient in evaluating subsurface conditions, soil properties, bearing capacity, settlement, uplift, and lateral loads.

• Familiar with geotechnical investigation methodologies, soil and laboratory testing, and field data interpretation.

• Knowledgeable about geotechnical and structural design codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE, ACI, and other relevant industry standards.

• Experience with geotechnical analysis and design software is preferred.

• Capable of preparing and reviewing technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work efficiently within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Willingness to travel to project sites and field locations as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote workplace flexibility.

• Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, and field investigations.