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Sargent & Lundy · 2 days ago

Geotechnical Engineer - Mid-Level

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering firm specializing in advanced solutions across various sectors, including power generation and environmental compliance. They are seeking a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer to provide design and consulting services for domestic and international projects, focusing on foundation design and geotechnical analyses.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide designs and work closely with all design disciplines and business groups within S&L

Prepare detailed calculations to: Develop soil parameters for both static and dynamic conditions, Determine drilled and driven pile capacity, Evaluate shallow foundation capacity and settlement, Analyze slope stability

Work with Designers to accurately portray technical information on drawings

Prepare specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork

Prepare bid tabulations and technical recommendations for bids received in response to specifications prepared

Conduct on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs and provide periodic onsite representation during construction activities

Establish laboratory testing programs

Review vendor documents for conformity with specifications

Participate in dam and dike examinations

Regular domestic and occasional international travel

Qualification

Geotechnical design experienceFoundation designSoil data collectionProfessional Engineer LicenseDesign software proficiencyASTM standards knowledgeNRC standards knowledgeTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of diverse and progressive Geotechnical field and design experience

BSCE (MSCE preferred) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong background and coursework emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering

Passed the FE exam. Professional Engineer License in at least one state is desired

Experience with the collection of field data using soil borings, CPTs, shear wave profiles, etc

Experience formulating detailed engineering design recommendations for shallow foundations, deep foundations, and earth retaining structures

Familiarity with design tools and software, such as LPILE, Slope/W, and proficient with Excel, and Word

Ability to work in a team environment

US Citizenship required to support nuclear power projects

Ability to maintain professional presence in settings ranging from the client offices to construction 'trenches'

Excellent English verbal communication skills and effective writing skills

Ability and willingness to travel (both domestic and international)