Published: Apr 15, 2025 - The Geotechnical Engineer involves determining the most suitable parameters, correlations, and calculation methods for designing and installing offshore foundations while collaborating with geologists and engineers. This position includes managing geotechnical engineering projects, conducting field investigations, and providing expert services for various civil engineering projects. Additionally, this role involves preparing geotechnical reports, assisting with business development, and conducting high-quality material characterization.

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1. Geotechnical Engineer, Apex Engineering Solutions, Tacoma, WA
Job Summary:
- Close support to CWA project teams who have responsibility for both project development and project delivery.
- Provide appropriate geotechnical advice and support at all stages of project development from option development through outline design to detailed design and site support.
- Development of necessary site investigation scopes appropriate to the work content and support to site investigation work.
- Mentoring and supporting junior staff.
- Supporting practice development and innovation.
- Active input to team and client meetings, being prepared to own decisions and put forward alternative ideas and concepts.
- Preparing fee bids and geotechnical scopes for the preparation of project budgets.
- Preparing, checking and reviewing a wide range of technical documents including Desk Studies, Interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings and Design reports.
- Ensure rigorous adherence to CWA and AECOM's leading quality assurance programme.
- Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
- Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost cost-effective work by others.
- Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
- Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
Skills on Resume:
- Project Development (Hard Skills)
- Geotechnical Advice (Hard Skills)
- Site Investigation (Hard Skills)
- Mentoring Support (Soft Skills)
- Practice Innovation (Soft Skills)
- Fee Bids (Hard Skills)
- Technical Documents (Hard Skills)
- Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
2. Geotechnical Engineer, Sterling Geotechnics, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Work alongside the infrastructure team to develop foundation and deep excavation designs
- Interpret ground conditions and understand teir impact on design and construction
- Interpretation of field and laboratory testing, using GINT database system, for typical design and complex design using finite element
- Carry out support of excavation designs for tunnel shafts and cut-and-cover tunnels/subway stations
- Prepare shallow and piled foundation designs, slope stability and seismic assessments
- Conduct preliminary ground movement predictions and building damage assessments
- Prepare laboratory test schedules
- Carry out part-time site supervision of ground investigation or design implementation
- Prepare desk study, design reports, drawings and calculation packages.
- Uses expertise in all steps of completing the discipline component of PS&E package.
- Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
- Define and interpret soil investigations
- Provide technical advice in the field of foundations, retaining structures, settlement, stability and ground improvement
- Apply advanced soil modelling, automated design process
Skills on Resume:
- Foundation Designs (Hard Skills)
- Ground Conditions (Hard Skills)
- Field Testing (Hard Skills)
- Excavation Designs (Hard Skills)
- Seismic Assessments (Hard Skills)
- Building Damage (Hard Skills)
- Laboratory Schedules (Hard Skills)
- Site Supervision (Soft Skills)
3. Geotechnical Engineer, Coastal Structural Engineers, Portland, ME
Job Summary:
- Supervise site works and advise the project team on geotechnical aspects of the project works
- Input to ITPs and ensure frequency and quality of geotechnical testing of the earthworks construction in accordance with the ITP and design
- Undertake on-site testing and classification of soils
- Review, analyse and report the data in an appropriate format
- Communicate with foremen and supervisors to ensure full understanding of the information provided.
- Advise on construction methodologies to ensure compliance with the project earthworks specification
- Implement and manage safe systems of work for construction procedures.
- Ensure the compilation of all H&S handover documentation is progressing
- Monitor the work under control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with Company policies and procedures are promptly remedied.
- Liaise with Site Managers and Engineers
- Liaise with the client’s engineering representatives.
- Prepare technically accurate documents as independently as possible, while adhering to project scopes and budgets
- Supervise diverse project teams and provide meaningful technical guidance and mentoring to lower-level staff
Skills on Resume:
- Site Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Geotechnical Testing (Hard Skills)
- Soil Classification (Hard Skills)
- Data Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Construction Methodologies (Hard Skills)
- Safe Systems (Hard Skills)
- H&S Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Team Mentoring (Soft Skills)
4. Geotechnical Engineer, Summit Geotech, Richmond, VA
Job Summary:
- Carrying out, overseeing and evaluating of investigations, design, and interpretive reporting on various geotechnical projects.
- Determining of scope, methodologies and deliverables with options to meet client expectations.
- Design work on foundations, building structures, slip stabilisation & remedial works, geogrid reinforced fill, retaining structures, and ground improvements.
- Maintaining existing client relations and supporting the development of new business.
- Supporting the Principal in all technical areas including professional development of junior staff.
- Responsible for the geotechnical scope as a member of a large multidisciplinary project team
- Actively contribute to the development of new geotechnical design tools
- Work together with and learn from a team of about 20 geotechnical engineers.
- Prepare the Terms of Reference (TOR) for site investigations
- Coordinate with and supervise site investigation contractors and laboratory testing
- Assist in the interpretation of geotechnical data to derive design parameters
- Conduct site supervision of ground improvement works and in situ testing during construction
Skills on Resume:
- Geotechnical Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Client Relations (Soft Skills)
- Foundation Design (Hard Skills)
- Business Development (Soft Skills)
- Technical Support (Soft Skills)
- Geotechnical Tools (Hard Skills)
- Site Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Data Interpretation (Hard Skills)
5. Geotechnical Engineer, Horizon Engineering Consultants, Denver, CO
Job Summary:
- Studying and conducting geotechnical / foundation calculations of complex bridge structures,
- Operating advanced geotechnical software, spreadsheets, etc., to define geotechnical demand and capacity,
- Prepare Geotechnical Interpretative Reports, soil profiles, calculations/design reports, specifications, technical memos/documents,
- Prepare engineering sketches for technicians to produce drawings.
- Review, mark-up drawings and ensure QA/QC procedures are in place for drafting production.
- Work under the mentoring of experienced senior engineers and project managers and seek support and assistance
- Explore the risk of geological and geotechnical hazards and make sure any factors affecting engineering works are identified and managed
- Assist in geotechnical assessments (settlement, liquefaction, slope stability, shallow and deep foundations) using relevant geotechnical software and excel templates
- Report on the findings of the analysis
- Complete and review open pit stability and geotechnical design assessments for operating mines and studies from the conceptual stage to closure
- Derive material parameters from drilling and laboratory testing data, and assess geological, hydrogeological and structural information to formulate geotechnical models
- Conduct stability analysis and provide geotechnical design recommendations for open pits, waste dumps and land bridges
- Liaise with external consultants and project manage design studies to ensure fit for purpose design recommendations are provided and projects are completed on time and within budget
Skills on Resume:
- Geotechnical Calculations (Hard Skills)
- Geotechnical Software (Hard Skills)
- Interpretative Reports (Hard Skills)
- Engineering Sketches (Hard Skills)
- QA/QC Procedures (Hard Skills)
- Risk Management (Soft Skills)
- Geotechnical Assessments (Hard Skills)
- Stability Analysis (Hard Skills)
6. Geotechnical Engineer, Delta Geotechnical Services, Grand Rapids, MI
Job Summary:
- Performs a variety of civil/environmental engineering tasks to complete remedial designs for hazardous and solid waste projects including landfills, barrier walls, excavations, and solidification projects.
- Develop and/or oversee investigation programs.
- Analyze and interpret laboratory geotechnical test results.
- Review boring logs and develop subsurface soil profiles.
- Perform geotechnical engineering calculations, such as slope stability, settlement, and sheet pile corrosivity.
- Assist in developing design drawings and writing technical specifications.
- Write technical design reports and memos.
- Complete investigation and construction field assignments
- Obtain the necessary management skills to grow into a Task Manager / Project Manager / Technical Lead position.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with the project team.
- Implement behavior-based safety tools to achieve incident-free operations (no personal injuries, property damage or environmental releases) for both client and Parsons.
- Regular engagement with site-based operational teams and technical specialists within the Mine Engineering team
- Providing leadership and support to a small team
Skills on Resume:
- Remedial Designs (Hard Skills)
- Investigation Programs (Hard Skills)
- Geotechnical Testing (Hard Skills)
- Soil Profiles (Hard Skills)
- Engineering Calculations (Hard Skills)
- Technical Specifications (Hard Skills)
- Safety Tools (Soft Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
7. Geotechnical Engineer, Pioneer Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT
Job Summary:
- Executing geotechnical engineering projects from start to finish
- Developing field exploration and laboratory testing plans for geotechnical engineering investigations
- Preparing proposals for geotechnical engineering services
- Coordinating/managing field investigations
- Sampling and logging soils and rock during field investigations
- Research, engineering analysis and preparation of geotechnical engineering reports
- Tracking budgets and schedules to ensure project requirements are met
- Review of foundation plans and grading plans for conformance with geotechnical engineering investigation reports
- Collaborating with various other consultants including civil engineers, structural engineers, architects, and construction managers
- Understanding and working familiarity with computer programs, geotechnical engineering software and databases
- Coordinate field exploration programs including sample collection, data analysis and review geotechnical samples for laboratory testing.
- Displays knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to meet basic engineering and construction specifications.
- May provide technical direction to drafters, technicians, and surveyors.
- Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member
Skills on Resume:
- Geotechnical Projects (Hard Skills)
- Field Investigations (Hard Skills)
- Proposal Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Engineering Reports (Hard Skills)
- Budget Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Collaboration Skills (Soft Skills)
- Engineering Techniques (Hard Skills)
- Technical Direction (Soft Skills)
8. Geotechnical Engineer, Red Rock Geotechnics, Las Vegas, NV
Job Summary:
- Determine the most suitable calculation parameters, correlations and calculation methods for the design and installation of offshore foundations.
- Develop possible alternative working methods in geotechnics.
- Monitor the geotechnical aspects of the sites in progress.
- Cooperate with the geologists and engineers of the engineering office, the production, calculation and offshore department.
- Work on diverse geotechnical and civil engineering projects providing expert services to a wide range of governmental and private clients.
- Manage Geotechnical engineering projects, analyses, and recommendations for bridges, retaining walls, buildings/structures, dams, and levees.
- Perform and direct others with geotechnical inspections, site reconnaissance, soil borings, and field investigations.
- Assist in Geotechnical business development efforts.
- Direct the planning and development of the project scope, procedures, and budget.
- Carrying out assignments/ projects under the general direction of more senior engineers
- Assisting with project planning and deliverables of technical complexity
- Coordinating and/or conducting geotechnical investigations including interpreting geotechnical data, performing analysis and drawing conclusions/ recommendations
- Preparing geotechnical reports and undertaking field assignments
- Conducting high-quality characterization of materials
Skills on Resume:
- Calculation Methods (Hard Skills)
- Geotechnical Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Collaboration Skills (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Soft Skills)
- Field Investigations (Hard Skills)
- Business Development (Soft Skills)
- Project Planning (Hard Skills)
- Material Characterization (Hard Skills)
9. Geotechnical Engineer, Valley Structural Engineers, Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
- Complete business development activities and prepare proposals
- Use technical and communication skills
- Plan and execute geotechnical investigations
- Complete geotechnical analysis and reporting deliverables
- Provide design support to multidisciplinary teams
- Lead and manage geotechnical projects and design tasks
- Develop and maintain strong client relations
- Mentor, coach, and train junior staff
- Preparing proposals and reports for clients with appropriate senior review
- Maintaining client contact and customer liaison
- Identifying safety hazards and completing OH&S incident reporting.
- Fostering a culture of safe work practices
- Implementation of relevant rock mass data collection and slope movement monitoring systems
- Hydrogeological monitoring and assessments for open pit slope stability
Skills on Resume:
- Business Development (Soft Skills)
- Geotechnical Investigations (Hard Skills)
- Design Support (Hard Skills)
- Project Management (Soft Skills)
- Client Relations (Soft Skills)
- Staff Mentoring (Soft Skills)
- Safety Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Slope Stability (Hard Skills)
10. Geotechnical Engineer, Blue Ridge Engineering, Asheville, NC
Job Summary:
- Work safely, and with regard to the safety
- Compliance with all WHS policies and procedures
- Actively work to improve safety in the workplace
- GSS-Remote monitoring service for LATAM customers
- Timely response to queries and general geotechnical/radar-related support for GroundProbe customers
- Generate revenue from client training and other Geotechnical support services for SSR
- Promote and develop new sales of geotechnical services to new customers
- Encourage and promote the use of GroundProbe’s products and services across the industry by publishing
- Present case studies demonstrating value-added opportunities for both SSR and GML (and other GP products)
- Ensure optimal use of SSR systems through the provision of education and guidance to GroundProbe staff and existing clients
- Gather feedback from customers in order to help the development of new systems, technologies, features, etc.
- Developing solutions/procedures for practical application in geotechnical engineering
- Quality assurance and product testing
- Working with the technical support team to resolve customer queries
- Engaging in systematic software maintenance, including unit and system testing
Skills on Resume:
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Client Support (Soft Skills)
- Revenue Generation (Soft Skills)
- Sales Promotion (Soft Skills)
- Product Education (Hard Skills)
- Customer Feedback (Soft Skills)
- Solution Development (Hard Skills)
- Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
11. Geotechnical Engineer, Greenfield Consulting, Columbia, SC
Job Summary:
- Design of shallow and piled foundations
- Design of bored and sheet pile retaining walls
- Design of ground anchors and soil nail retaining systems
- Assessment of slope stability
- Prepare the desk studies
- Planning, supervising, and producing interpretative reports for ground investigations
- Impact and ground movement assessments for basement developments
- Management of project budgets and resources
- Management of open pit slope stability databases and systems
- Design and supervision of geomechanical site investigation programs
- Slope stability assessments and analyses
- Reporting on a regular basis, technical report preparation, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Coordinate with other mine operations multidisciplinary team members, and especially the drill & blast engineer, to ensure best practices for ground control
Skills on Resume:
- Foundation Design (Hard Skills)
- Slope Stability (Hard Skills)
- Desk Studies (Hard Skills)
- Geotechnical Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Soft Skills)
- Database Management (Hard Skills)
- Site Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Team Coordination (Soft Skills)