Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
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Job Description
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be a member of our growing Forensic Architecture and Engineering practice. With a combination of highlevel technical and construction experience they will collaborate with other subject matter experts to consult with clients; perform examinations testing and analysis; and prepare engineering reports and findings in a clear concise efficient and professional manner. The successful candidate will provide technical and project management leadership in geotechnical related investigations projects and tasks on both a national and international scale.
Job Responsibilities
- Investigate geotechnical and constructionrelated failures that may involve shallow and deep foundations soil and rock slopes dams foundations pipelines and retaining walls
- Perform site examinations relating to loss/failure
- Review plans and specifications and other furnished documents with an attention to detail to determine whether relevant designs guidelines codes and other regulations have been met
- Assist in developing and preparing engineering drawings and simulations from field measurements sketches engineering calculations specification sheets and other data
- Prepare technical reports based upon sound investigations and analysis that effectively communicate the results in an ethical unbiased fashion
- Effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings to clients and others within boardrooms during mediations and trials
- Manage projects according to clientapproved scopes of work and deliver highquality reports and/or presentations on time and within budget
- Provide litigation support and serve as an expert witness in construction disputes and large constructionrelated insurance claims.
- Development mentoring and/or direct more junior staff on investigation assignments
- Participate with other J.S. Held staff in business development as well as the promotion of advancing market growth opportunities
- Participation in industry events and seminars including delivering technical presentations to client and industry events
- Develop an understanding of the core values of the firm and familiarization with the strategic plan and help drive the business in a positive fashion
- Work independently or are part of a team collaborating with professionals from J.S. Held across the globe
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
- Masters or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering
- Professional Engineering (PE) and Geotechnical Engineering (GE) license in California
- A minimum of 10 years of experience (postdegree) working in a consulting and/or forensic engineering at a senior project management level with exposure to projects on an international scale
- A sound basis in the application of geotechnical engineering to problemsolving.
- Ideally the successful candidate will have exposure to developments and investigations involving shallow and deep foundations soil and rock slopes dams foundations and retaining walls
- Heavy commercial industrial and civil infrastructure experience
- Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
- Excellent presentation communication and technical writing skills
- Strong organizational and presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word Excel PowerPoint)
- Flexibility in both assignment and potential travel requirements depending upon the assignment
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to engineering in a consulting environment preferred with forensic engineering experience an asset
- PE license in other westcoast states or ability to obtain
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations.
- Must be able to work in hot and cold environments both indoors and outdoors.
- Physically able to climb stand walk kneel and crouch for extended periods of time
Additional Information :
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefits
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90k $140k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
