What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineer position at Weston & Sampson?
Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 3-7 years of experience at any of our VT, NH,MA, CT or NY offices. This candidate must have a strong work ethic and who would like to be part of a growing team.
What you’ll do:
- Responsible for preparation of proposals, technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
- Comprehensive experience with determining geotechnical engineering properties of soil/rock, geotechnical analyses including slope stability, settlement, and soil/structure interaction, and development of appropriate foundation and site-related geotechnical recommendations
- Field experience associated with subsurface investigations and foundation construction is required.
- Dam safety engineering, seepage analyses, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling related to dams is a plus.
What you’ll bring:
- MS Degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
- MA and other NE state P.E. license(s) or ability to obtain within one year.
- Dam safety experience is a plus
- Familiar with geotechnical aspects of Building Codes and Design Manuals.
- Experience with geotechnical field investigations, construction observation, determining geotechnical engineering properties of soil/rock
- Geotechnical analyses including slope stability, settlement, and soil/structure interaction
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly motivated, responsible, dedicated, and dependable
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- AutoCAD experience
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Overview
Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.
Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.
Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/
A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:
Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
