Kiewit · 5 hours ago
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Power & Industrial, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Lenexa, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
20+ years expKiewit is a leading construction and engineering organization, and they are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support various engineering assignments. The role involves overseeing engineering analysis and design in geotechnical engineering, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and directing the work of staff engineers.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for engineering assignments in support of Kiewit Corporation business
Supports the pursuit phase development of innovative and cost-effective design
Works within a diverse team of geotechnical engineer’s geologist, and technicians to capture and implement design lessons and innovations across multiple business units
Works with interdisciplinary engineering teams and leads geotechnical detailed design
Trains and develops staff geotechnical engineers
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent experience required
20+ years of geotechnical engineering experience required with focus in Site Characterization, Site Development, Shallow and Deep Foundations
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the U.S
Experience working in a team setting and directing the work of others
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
The physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions
Ability to travel to project sites and as business necessitates
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Preferred
Design-build and EPC Project experience is a PLUS
Experience with subsurface exploration, site development, earth retention, slope stability, soft soils, ground improvement, deep foundations, shallow foundations, seismic and liquefaction assessments, machine foundation and/or tank foundation design is an asset
Benefits
Top-notch health benefits
Wealth-building 401k plan
Unbeatable growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
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