GFT ยท 17 hours ago
Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm seeking a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer to join their Dams & Hydraulics team in California. The role involves providing technical input and oversight on large, complex geotechnical projects, including dam safety, foundation design, and slope stability evaluation.
ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater
Hiring Manager
Kristen Vavrek
Responsibilities
Plans and determines scope, resources, schedule, and budget requirements for major and/or complex projects
Independently designs and/or leads the charge to complete major projects
Manages and leads major or multiple large projects with multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors and/or subconsultants
Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and analyses
Performs construction support services, including assisting client with bid activities, performs construction observation, interacts and coordinates with contractors/inspectors/agencies, manages field changes, and closes out projects
Reviews completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance
Conducts business development to build a book of business. Generates leads, pursues new opportunities, and develops new markets/clients
Works with multi-disciplinary teams for project pursuit and capture
Builds and maintains client relationships, works to identify and understand client needs, and manages client expectations. Assists clients with risk evaluation and asset management
Manages technical staff to build a high performing team that delivers an exceptional work product. Mentors the team in preparation for future challenges
Develops new techniques and/or improved processes
Leads project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments
Represents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments
Assigns tasks to and directs junior consultants and technicians
Supervises one or more technical staff
Trains staff on use of specialty software or proprietary applications
Assists senior management in implementing business programs, and may manage organizational programs under the direction of senior management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
10 or more years of increasing responsibility and experience in geotechnical engineering
Experience in project management on multi-disciplinary teams, and business and client development
Professional Engineering license in California, or a state that provides comity with California
Expert-level knowledge of geotechnical engineering concepts, theories and practices as applied to foundation design, seismic hazard evaluation including determination of design ground motions and evaluation of liquefaction and associated hazards, and slope stability and seepage analysis
Proficient in the review and preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office, and similar computer programs
Knowledge of specialized computer analysis programs (e.g., FLAC, GeoStudio, Mathcad, etc.)
Preferred
Master of Science Degree preferred
Geotechnical Engineering license in California
Knowledge of landslide stabilization
Benefits
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company
GFT
GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
John Derr
Executive Vice President - Transportation Advisor
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