Geotechnical Engineer - Project Lead

Description

Join a team of experienced and diverse geotechnical engineers, where you will provide high quality design and consulting services as part of multi-disciplined project teams for challenging domestic and international, power and industrial projects. The work will primarily be in support of electrical power transmission structure foundations. Additionally, the work may include engineering services include but are not limited to earth retention systems, deep and shallow foundation design, dam stability analyses and inspections, insitu instrumentation and monitoring programs, subsurface exploration, seismic stability and liquefaction analyses, ground improvement, groundwater supply wells, and field oversight of exploration and construction activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of diverse geotechnical field and design experience.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Provide designs and work closely with all design disciplines and business groups within S&L
• Prepare and review detailed calculations to
  • Develop soil parameters for design of foundations, both static and dynamic conditions
  • Analyze slope stability
• Lead geotechnical project teams
• Work with Designers to accurately portray technical information on drawings
• Prepare and review specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork
• Prepare bid tabulations and technical recommendations for bids received in response to specifications prepared
• Conduct on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs and provide periodic onsite representation during construction activities
• Assist in establishing laboratory testing programs
• Review vendor documents for conformity with specifications
• Participate in dam and dike examinations
• Regular domestic and occasional international travel

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

• 10+ years of diverse and progressive Geotechnical field and design experience
• MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong background and coursework emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering
• Professional Engineer License, required
• Experience with the collection of field data using soil borings, CPTs, shear wave profiles etc.
• Experience formulating detailed engineering design recommendations for shallow foundations, deep foundations, and earth retaining structures
• Familiarity with design tools and software, such as LPILE, MFAD, Slope/W, and proficient with Excel, and Word
• US Citizenship required to support nuclear power projects
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain professional presence in settings ranging from the client offices to construction “trenches”
• Working knowledge of ASTM standards
• Excellent English verbal communication skills and effective writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel, both domestic and international
• Proficiency in a second language is desired

 

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

 

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensu