Geotechnical Engineer

One of our Engineering Stability clients is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team in Chesapeake, VA and this is a full-time permanent opportunity. This Engineer will provide professional geotechnical engineering services on a variety of public and private sector projects including: buildings, bridges, roadways and pavements, retaining and shoring structures, underground infrastructure, storage tanks, towers, slopes and embankments, dams and other civil works projects. Services will be performed during both the design and construction phases of projects. Other responsibilities include:

• Prepare geotechnical project work scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Plan and coordinate field exploration programs including site reconnaissance.
• Perform soil and rock classification.
• Plan and coordinate geotechnical laboratory testing programs.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis, calculations, and computer modeling.
• Develop geotechnical engineering design parameters and recommendations.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and deliverables.
• Manage geotechnical engineering projects, including project schedules, budgets, and invoicing.
• Communicate with existing and potential clients.
• Site visits during construction phase to ensure successful implementation of geotechnical recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering field of study
• Minimum of 3 years of geotechnical work experience
• Proficient in engineering software such as gINT

Salary: $70,000 -$85,000 (dependent on years of experience and EIT or PE licenses)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Hiring Method: Full-time permanent opportunity

Benefits: Comprehensive group medical insurance (including health, dental, vision and life insurance), tuition reimbursement, paid time off and paid holidays, short and long-term disability coverage, 401k retirement as well as a company cell phone.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.