Geotechnical Engineer - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Overview:

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Acton, Massachusetts office. The position will apply engineering skills to projects involving site characterization and remediation, earth retaining structures, landfill design and construction, dams and water containment structures, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and numerical analysis of stability and deformation while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

 

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:

• Conducting geotechnical and environmental field investigations;
• Monitoring civil and environmental remediation construction projects;
• Development, installation, monitoring, and management of geotechnical instrumentation systems;
• Using traditional or computer-based technical tools to perform and review engineering calculations (e.g., slope stability, excavation support, settlement, etc.);
• Supporting landfill and waste containment system design and permitting, environmental remediation, earthquake engineering, and offshore field investigation projects;
• Reviewing and interpreting geotechnical data such as boring logs and laboratory test results;
• Developing construction documents (e.g., specifications, drawings, work plans) and preparing and reviewing engineering reports;
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports; and
• Supporting proposal preparation, managing projects and tasks, and supporting business and staff development efforts.

Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G.) (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, Slide, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Regular fieldwork and overnight travel. (required).
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• 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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