Senior Geotechnical Engineer
New Today
- Client is looking for a self-driven and experienced Geotechnical Senior Engineer who has a strong business acumen and embodies an ownership mentality.
- A Senior Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, CAD designers, and other staff to service our Geotechnical needs.
- This role will establish client relationships, define client needs, develop winning strategies, prepare proposals, and manage the development, design and permitting of a wide range of projects related, including: shallow foundations; deep foundations; retaining structures; karst hazards; mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) berms/walls; slope stability; ground improvement techniques; geotechnical support of shale gas projects and solid waste projects; and others.
- Manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Maintain schedules, develop project timelines, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule and within budget guidelines.
- Act as the direct point of contact in communication with clients and stakeholders.
- Assess and mitigate project risks in advance of detailed engineering efforts.
- Assist the business development team, including the preparation of technical proposals.
- Perform and/or check technical calculations and prepare project reports and specifications.
- Prepare client communications, proposals, contract documents, etc. and consults with other internal partners as needed.
- Monitor project work progress, adhere to the scope of work and communicate with key stakeholders including the project manager, client, and subcontractors.
- Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature and develop effective solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is a minimum. Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
- P.E. registration or EIT
- 5+ years of geotechnical experience.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills: articulate, assertive, and confident.
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects.
- Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.
- Ambitious and eager to grow.
- Detail-oriented and thorough.
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated mentality.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with key stakeholders.
- Must have strong technical competency and analytical ability.
- Must be able to work independently and collaborate with peers when appropriate.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.
- Understanding of financial models and budget management.
- Reasonably proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and other industry-specific software.
- Experience with dam inspections, monitoring, rehab, and permitting is also desired.
- Location:
- Bethlehem