Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Chicago based
Join a team of experienced geotechnical professionals delivering innovative solutions for power and industrial projects worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex geotechnical design and consulting efforts across diverse environments, including nuclear-related projects.
About the Role
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will provide high-quality design and consulting services as part of multi-disciplinary project teams. You'll work on challenging domestic and international projects, applying advanced geotechnical principles to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design & Analysis
- Develop advanced soil parameters for static and dynamic conditions using field and laboratory data.
- Perform detailed geotechnical analyses for shallow and deep foundations, including settlement predictions and bearing capacity evaluations.
- Design earth retention systems, slope stabilization measures, and ground improvement solutions for challenging site conditions.
- Conduct seismic stability and liquefaction assessments for critical infrastructure projects, including nuclear facilities.
Project Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead geotechnical project teams, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery of design packages.
- Collaborate with structural, civil, and other engineering disciplines to integrate geotechnical solutions into overall project designs.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and field staff.
Specifications & Documentation
- Prepare and review detailed technical specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, earthwork, and monitoring systems.
- Develop bid tabulations and provide technical recommendations during procurement processes.
- Review vendor submittals for compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
Field Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Oversee subsurface exploration programs, including soil borings, CPTs, and geophysical surveys.
- Provide on-site representation during construction phases to ensure adherence to geotechnical design requirements.
- Establish and monitor laboratory testing programs for soil and rock characterization.
Regulatory & Standards Compliance
- Ensure designs meet applicable ASTM, NRC, and other regulatory standards.
- Participate in dam and dike inspections and contribute to safety evaluations for critical infrastructure.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive geotechnical field and design experience.
- BSCE (MSCE preferred) with a strong geotechnical focus.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state.
- Hands-on experience with soil borings, CPTs, shear wave profiles, and related field data collection.
- Proficiency with design tools (e.g., LPILE, Slope/W) and MS Office.
- U.S. citizenship (required for nuclear projects).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in diverse environments.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
- Experience with nuclear-related projects or regulated environments is highly desirable.
Why Join?
- Work on high-impact projects in power and industrial sectors, including nuclear facilities.
- Collaborate with a team of seasoned professionals on cutting-edge engineering challenges.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and relocation support.
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