Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Seattle, WA
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Aspect Consulting, a Geosyntec Company, an earth science and engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Geotechnical and Infrastructure Practice in our Seattle, Wenatchee, Bellingham, or Bainbridge Island (WA) office. Aspect’s geotechnical engineers tackle challenges on a variety of complex projects all over the Pacific Northwest United States ranging from bridge and large culvert replacements, landslide stabilization, transportation and roadway design, water and wastewater conveyance, power substations, reservoirs and dams, mid- and high-rise buildings, development within and near steep-slope sensitive areas, and floodplain and natural habitat restoration.

Geotechnical Engineers at Aspect regularly interface directly with clients, execute work through the full project lifecycle from proposals to construction; guide innovative geotechnical designs; work alongside other highly experienced engineers, geologists, and other consultants; strategically pursue new work and opportunities; and mentor staff, helping them navigate to early career success. This is a long-term, career track position with the ultimate goal to grow one’s consulting practice through effective project delivery and client development.

Due to the size of Aspect’s geotechnical group and geographic reach, a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer can expect an abundance of variety in their work, strong mentorship, and readily available avenues to expanded responsibility and career growth. Additionally, Aspect’s parent company, Geosyntec, works on projects all over the United States and internationally, occasionally presenting Aspect’s northwest-based staff with geotechnical engineering opportunities outside of the Pacific Northwest.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Aspect Consulting will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work directly and closely with other geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to learn core skills and how to effectively apply engineering strategies and solutions on a variety of tasks.

Plan and execute subsurface explorations, instrumentation, and laboratory testing of soils and rock.

Participate in a broad suite of geotechnical engineering analyses and design including slope stability analyses, seismic evaluations, shallow and deep foundation design, ground improvement design, excavation and shoring evaluations, and other challenging technical evaluations.

Assist in preparing strategic, tailored, and cutting-edge proposals and reports with a team of professionals.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams extending outside of Aspect, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, to share project information, objectives, and geotechnical engineering recommendations.

Conduct construction inspections of project elements such as foundations and retaining walls to verify compliance with report and plan set recommendations.

Participate in team building events, education and training opportunities in geotechnical engineering, project and people management, and consulting.

Education and Licensure:

A degree in civil or geological engineering from an ABET accredited college or university with geotechnical engineering course work (required)

Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree with an emphasis on geotechnical engineering (preferred)

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or ability to obtain EIT Certification within 6 months (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

At least 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education (i.e. master's degree) and professional experience. (required)  

Professional engineering experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

Field exploration and instrumentation experience related to subsurface explorations including drilling, test pits, geophysics, and installation and monitoring of inclinometers and groundwater transducers.

Training and/or education in the application of foundation engineering, slope stability, and seismic evaluation analyses toward practical engineering solutions.

Training and/or education in application of commonly utilized geotechnical analysis software for field data reduction, slope stability, foundation and shoring design, seismic analysis, etc.

Ability to draw in AutoCAD to show retaining walls, levees and earthen embankments, and slope stabilization systems.

Field experience for overseeing geotechnical components of construction projects.

Ability to work on teams and interface with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions in rugged and sometimes remote field locations with appropriate employer-provided personal protection equipment and training.

Ability to travel long distances and accommodate occasional overnight travel. Travel is most often within Washington State, Oregon, and Idaho.

Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.  

Valid U.S. Driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified Washington locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary: $79,760/year / Maximum Salary: $99,700/year (Seattle / Bainbridge Island)

Minimum Salary: $76,135/year / Maximum Salary: $95,170/year (Bellingham)

Minimum Salary: $72,510/year / Maximum Salary: $90,640/year (Wenatchee)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.

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Reference: 201765911

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Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Seattle, WA
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Aspect Consulting, a Geosyntec Company, an earth science and engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Geotechnical and Infrastructure Practice in our Seattle, Wenatchee, Bellingham, or Bainbridge Island (WA) office. Aspect’s geotechnical engineers tackle challenges on a variety of complex projects all over the Pacific Northwest United States ranging from bridge and large culvert replacements, landslide stabilization, transportation and roadway design, water and wastewater conveyance, power substations, reservoirs and dams, mid- and high-rise buildings, development within and near steep-slope sensitive areas, and floodplain and natural habitat restoration.

Geotechnical Engineers at Aspect regularly interface directly with clients, execute work through the full project lifecycle from proposals to construction; guide innovative geotechnical designs; work alongside other highly experienced engineers, geologists, and other consultants; strategically pursue new work and opportunities; and mentor staff, helping them navigate to early career success. This is a long-term, career track position with the ultimate goal to grow one’s consulting practice through effective project delivery and client development.

Due to the size of Aspect’s geotechnical group and geographic reach, a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer can expect an abundance of variety in their work, strong mentorship, and readily available avenues to expanded responsibility and career growth. Additionally, Aspect’s parent company, Geosyntec, works on projects all over the United States and internationally, occasionally presenting Aspect’s northwest-based staff with geotechnical engineering opportunities outside of the Pacific Northwest.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Aspect Consulting will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work directly and closely with other geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to learn core skills and how to effectively apply engineering strategies and solutions on a variety of tasks.

Plan and execute subsurface explorations, instrumentation, and laboratory testing of soils and rock.

Participate in a broad suite of geotechnical engineering analyses and design including slope stability analyses, seismic evaluations, shallow and deep foundation design, ground improvement design, excavation and shoring evaluations, and other challenging technical evaluations.

Assist in preparing strategic, tailored, and cutting-edge proposals and reports with a team of professionals.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams extending outside of Aspect, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, to share project information, objectives, and geotechnical engineering recommendations.

Conduct construction inspections of project elements such as foundations and retaining walls to verify compliance with report and plan set recommendations.

Participate in team building events, education and training opportunities in geotechnical engineering, project and people management, and consulting.

Education and Licensure:

A degree in civil or geological engineering from an ABET accredited college or university with geotechnical engineering course work (required)

Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree with an emphasis on geotechnical engineering (preferred)

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or ability to obtain EIT Certification within 6 months (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

At least 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education (i.e. master's degree) and professional experience. (required)  

Professional engineering experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

Field exploration and instrumentation experience related to subsurface explorations including drilling, test pits, geophysics, and installation and monitoring of inclinometers and groundwater transducers.

Training and/or education in the application of foundation engineering, slope stability, and seismic evaluation analyses toward practical engineering solutions.

Training and/or education in application of commonly utilized geotechnical analysis software for field data reduction, slope stability, foundation and shoring design, seismic analysis, etc.

Ability to draw in AutoCAD to show retaining walls, levees and earthen embankments, and slope stabilization systems.

Field experience for overseeing geotechnical components of construction projects.

Ability to work on teams and interface with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions in rugged and sometimes remote field locations with appropriate employer-provided personal protection equipment and training.

Ability to travel long distances and accommodate occasional overnight travel. Travel is most often within Washington State, Oregon, and Idaho.

Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.  

Valid U.S. Driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified Washington locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary: $79,760/year / Maximum Salary: $99,700/year (Seattle / Bainbridge Island)

Minimum Salary: $76,135/year / Maximum Salary: $95,170/year (Bellingham)

Minimum Salary: $72,510/year / Maximum Salary: $90,640/year (Wenatchee)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.

#LI-DH1

#LI-Onsite

Reference: 201765911

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