Experienced Geotechnical/Geostructural Engineer

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Geotechnical/Geostructural Engineer to join our geostructural and geotechnical practice in our Kennesaw, Georgia office. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving environmental remediation, waterfront infrastructure development, dams and levees, industrial facilities, linear water delivery and plant infrastructure..

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

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

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. 

Some of the key responsibilities may include:

• Geotechnical and geostructural engineering design analyses such as deep and shallow foundations, earth retaining structures, ground modification, slope stability, settlement, seismic, and seepage;
• Geotechnical site characterization;
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems and construction data;
• Project/task management and proposal preparation support;
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications; and
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction services.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. (required) 
• Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering or a related field. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E. ). (required) in Georgia or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire in Georgia.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 7 years (8+ preferred) directly relevant experience in a consulting or other design role environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) 
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software (e.g., slope stability). (required) 
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required) 
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Current OSHA 30-hr training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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