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Burns & McDonnell ยท 1 week ago
Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
2+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Jeremy Johnson
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Responsibilities
Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, design and evaluation related to shallow and deep foundation systems, settlement analyses, slope stability evaluations, retaining structures, consideration of seismic effects, and earthwork.
Prepare and review engineering design calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documents, and other technical documents as needed.
Develop work scopes, subsurface exploration oversight, and management of site investigation subcontracts.
Support field assignments associated with site investigation activities and in support of foundation and earthwork construction activities.
Perform geotechnical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including power plants, electric transmission and distribution, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
Design geotechnical components for project needs and requirements set forth by the project managers.
Apply strong knowledge of commonly used geotechnical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the geotechnical engineering services industry.
Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
All other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor Degree in Geological or Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years Required
Bachelor Degree in Geological or Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years Required
Master Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 2 years Required
Basic knowledge in standard geotechnical engineering techniques, principles and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Position requires field assignments and assignment length will be dependent upon project requirements
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Basic computer skills include geotechnical analysis programs (e.g., Ensoft LPILE, slope stability (GeoStudio or UTEXAS4), and CPT software)
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Preferred
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10,001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
John Olander
Chief Operating Officer
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