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Sargent & Lundy · 3 days ago

Geotechnical Engineer - Project Lead

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a company specializing in engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation and industrial projects. The Geotechnical Engineer - Project Lead will provide high-quality design and consulting services as part of multi-disciplined project teams, focusing on geotechnical aspects of foundation design and overseeing construction activities.

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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 and review 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

Lead geotechnical project teams

Work with Designers to accurately portray technical information on drawings

Prepare and review 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

Establishing laboratory testing programs

Review vendor documents for conformity with specifications

Participate in dam and dike examinations

Regular domestic and occasional international travel

Qualification

Geotechnical field experienceGeotechnical design experienceProfessional Engineer LicenseNuclear power design experienceDesign tools proficiencyASTM standards knowledgeNRC standards knowledgeTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

10+ 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

Professional Engineer License in at least 1 state, required

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

US Citizenship required to support nuclear power projects

Ability to work in a team environment

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)