Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Virginia

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Our Reston, VA office is looking for a Geotechnical engineer to join our established team.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform and oversee geotechnical field explorations, including test borings, rock coring, test pits, cone penetration testing, hand augers, and other methods
• Perform construction monitoring of earth retaining structures, deep foundations (drilled shafts, piles), and shallow foundations.
• Prepare boring logs and subsurface profiles
• Design of shallow and deep foundations and earth-retaining structures.
• Perform liquefaction and consolidation settlement analyses.
• Perform Finite Element modeling using PLAXIS and or FLAC.
• Develop geotechnical reports. 
• Perform Pavement Design and develop Pavement Reports
• Design Ground Improvement including deep soil mixing, rigid inclusions, chemical 
• Develop Contract documents including drawings and specifications
• Work in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams from across North America.
• Possess an outgoing and positive attitude, are dependable, and meet all assigned project deadlines.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering is required
• 1-5 years of experience on geotechnical projects 
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for work.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including CADD, and Microsoft Office.
• A driver’s license and reliable vehicle will be required.

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