Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Knowledge Services is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a full-time/direct hire role in Nashville, TN. This role will work onsite in Nashville in support of their team.

This role comes with an extensive benefit package to include 401K matching, insurance coverages, paid time off, and bonus/profit sharing opportunities.

Responsibilities

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Essential Duties:

• Provide leadership to team members and conduct oversight and peer review
• Conduct geotechnical investigations of basic and moderate size and complexity
• Coordination and management of geotechnical field explorations
• Assign geotechnical laboratory tests and review results
• Independently perform geotechnical analyses including shallow foundation bearing capacity and settlement, deep foundation capacities (drilled shafts, auger cast piles, driven piles, etc.), and slope stability
• Prepare geotechnical reports and proposals under limited guidance and supervision of senior engineer
• Project management of geotechnical projects
• Will have light travel responsibilities a few times per quarter to client locations and/or conference events

Qualifications

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Requirements:

• Must have at least 10+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering from a four year accredited college or university is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Tennessee or ability to obtain within three months
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word and Excel), GeoStudio, and LPILE software
• Routine lifting of up to 50 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.