Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. · 1 day ago
Geotechnical Engineering Specialist (304)
Reston, VA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$59/hr - $77/hr
6+ years expEnvironmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. is a Cincinnati based certified MBE providing health and safety, engineering, and environmental services. They are seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Specialist to perform geotechnical activities for projects, including design, analysis, and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
This role will require site visits (in the U.S.) during geotechnical investigations, review of site and subsurface geotechnical investigations data, originate/review geotechnical engineering designs and specifications, and originate/review geotechnical studies for multiple projects in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements
The work will require attending meetings and coordinating with other geotechnical engineers, other technical disciplines and/or client engineers in a team environment
Meetings could be held virtually, or in person in the U.S. and overseas
Geotechnical design parameters for soil and/or rock supported foundations
Bearing capacity and settlement calculations
Soil liquefaction assessments and mitigation
Ground improvement design and installation
Pile design and installation
Foundation settlement analysis
Soil and/or rock slope stability analyses
Soil and/or rock excavations support calculations
Engineering specifications including earthworks, piling, ground improvement, soil and/or rock excavation support, etc
Technical memo, study, and report writing (including licensing documents)
Vendor submittal review and integration into the design solution
Budget and schedule tracking and quality compliance
Coordination with other technical disciplines in planning and executing work as an integrated team
Technical support of more junior geotechnical engineers
Qualification
Required
An M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university or college and minimum 8 years of progressive related experience or a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering and minimum 6 years of progressive related experience
Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, performing site and subsurface geotechnical investigations, geotechnical engineering designs and specifications, and originating/reviewing geotechnical calculations and studies for power plants, infrastructure, industrial process facilities or complex building systems, etc
Hands-on experience with industry standard geotechnical software and computational tools
Right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively
Knowledge of the application of geotechnical engineering design principles
Professional Engineer in U.S. (Geotechnical or related Engineering)
Knowledge of site and subsurface investigation, development of engineering properties of soil and rock, foundation design and analysis, foundation analysis under dynamic loads and earthworks
Knowledge of pile installation and testing, numerical analysis using FEM and FDM, soil and/or rock slope stability and construction specifications
Knowledge of industry codes and standards, including those related to the nuclear industry
Preferred
Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical or related Engineering, from an accredited university
Knowledge of soil liquefaction analysis and construction dewatering
Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs (including nuclear) and occupational health and safety
Experience with licensing, design, and construction of commercial nuclear power plants
Knowledge of pile design, installation and testing for PV solar projects
Prior experience working on large industrial or civil infrastructure projects
Demonstrable engagement with professional societies, membership in technical/code committees, publications and presentations
Company
Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc.
Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc. (ESS Inc.) is a Cincinnati based certified MBE. Since 2002, ESS Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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