Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Position Overview

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will perform geotechnical and civil engineering services under the supervision of the Division Director of Engineering. The position may also provide field engineering and consulting services in coordination with the Construction Services Department.

Key Responsibilities

Geotechnical Exploration Planning & Budgeting

• Review project drawings, specifications, geologic conditions, and available subsurface information.
• Develop scopes of work for subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, and engineering services.
• Prepare subsurface exploration, laboratory, and engineering quotations.
• Prepare quotation documents, qualification packages, and other engineering and marketing materials.

Geotechnical Engineering Analysis & Design

• Review and visually classify soil boring samples.
• Review and interpret field boring logs and laboratory data.
• Characterize soil properties, including strength and compressibility.
• Perform shallow foundation design, including immediate and total settlement predictions.
• Perform deep foundation design, including lateral loading analysis and deflection predictions.
• Design flexible and rigid pavement systems.
• Perform retaining wall analysis and design.
• Perform slope stability analysis and design.
• Evaluate and characterize sites with respect to seismic activity.

Geo-Structural Engineering

Perform Analysis And Design Of

• Excavation bracing and shoring systems.
• Earth-retaining structures.
• Shoreline stabilization and protection structures, including bulkheads and walls.
• Underpinning systems.

Field Engineering

• Perform field testing using appropriate equipment and instrumentation.
• Evaluate shallow foundation subgrade conditions.
• Characterize OSHA soil types for temporary excavations.
• Evaluate pavement and structural subgrades.
• Provide soil stabilization consultations.
• Perform construction materials sampling and evaluations.
• Prepare field engineering reports.

Business Development

• Prepare project case histories and other marketing materials.
• Participate in professional and trade organizations.
• Present geotechnical engineering topics to clients and professional/trade organizations.
• Participate in client development activities as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Master's degree with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related geotechnical and/or civil engineering experience preferred.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability and desire to develop into a leadership role within the Toledo office and the broader organization.
• Flexibility and willingness to adjust work schedules as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel as required for projects, with most travel expected to be within 90 miles of the assigned office.
• Willingness to participate in client development activities outside of regular business hours.

Reporting Relationships

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will report to and work closely with:

• Toledo Operations Manager
• Director of Engineering and Environmental Services Division
• Other company managers, as required

Physical Requirements

Physical Abilities

The Employee Must Be Able To

• Stand, walk, push, pull, twist, and reach overhead.
• Bend, crawl, and climb.
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements

• Ability to read instructions and other materials necessary to perform job functions.

Hearing Requirements

• Ability to monitor sounds for changes in machine function.

Work Environment

The Position May Involve Exposure To

• Traffic hazards.
• Construction-site hazards, including moving heavy equipment.
• Inclement weather conditions.
• High noise levels.

Compensation Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with current market rates, qualifications, and experience.