Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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<div class="isg-job-description“>What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineerto join our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team in eitherRaleigh or Asheville, NC! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in the office.

GFT’s Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team

Our specialists have the in-depth knowledge to excel on the most challenging geotechnical assignments. We provide innovative solutions for foundations; underground construction; earth structures, including dams and levees; groundwater resources; and marginal building sites. Our geotechnical engineers and geologists also specialize in landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, seepage, expansive soils, and seismic activity. We have completed more than 1,000 subsurface and geophysical projects across the U.S. – from small-scale projects to large, complex dams, highways, bridges, and underground structures.

What you’ll be challenged to do:
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and licensed Geotechnical Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. You will assist other senior-level engineers and project managers in planning and overseeing subsurface explorations and performing analyses for transportation, facilities, water resources, and other types of projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead geotechnical analysis and design efforts for various projects and facilities including, but not limited to, shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, tieback anchors, soil nails, slope stability design and/or stabilization for highways and dams.
• Prepare written reports and documentation, geotechnical correspondence, design and construction drawings and specifications.
• Plan, or assist in the planning of subsurface explorations and laboratory testing investigations.
• Provide construction observation support during the construction phase of various projects.
• Assist in preparation of geotechnical technical and cost proposals.
• Serve as lead geotechnical engineer for geotechnical projects or geotechnical components of multidisciplined projects as assigned.

education jobs-near-me.org experience:

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience preparing NCDOT roadway, bridge, retaining wall, and culvert subsurface inventory and recommendations reports.
• Field experience with construction observation for highway, landslide remediation, and dam projects.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location:Raleigh, NC; Asheville, NC
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans and disability status.

 

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