Project Geotechnical Engineer - Project Manager

About This Role

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical input and oversight on large, complex projects. The role involves general geotechnical engineering on hydropower facilities and geotechnical analysis for remediation of landslides and geologic hazards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and determine scope, resources, schedule, and budget requirements for major and/or complex projects
• Independently design and/or lead the charge to complete major projects
• Assist in leading major or multiple large projects with multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors and/or subconsultants
• Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and analyses
• Perform construction support services, including assisting client with bid activities, performing construction observation, interacting and coordinating with contractors/inspectors/agencies, managing field changes, and closing out projects
• Review completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance
• Conduct business development to build a book of business, generate leads, pursue new opportunities, and develop new markets/clients
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams for project pursuit and capture
• Build and maintain client relationships, work to identify and understand client needs, and manage client expectations
• Assist clients with risk evaluation and asset management
• Develop new techniques and/or improved processes
• Assist in project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments
• Assign tasks to and direct junior consultants and technicians
• Assist senior management in implementing business programs, and may manage organizational programs under the direction of senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
• 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and experience in geotechnical engineering
• Experience in TXDOT project management
• Professional Engineering license in Texas
• Knowledge of GDH practices as applied to foundation design, seismic hazard evaluation including determination of design ground motions and evaluation of liquefaction and associated hazards, and slope stability and seepage analysis
• Proficient in the review and preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office, and similar computer programs