Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer

at GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer
Primary Location

US-IL-Chicago
ID

2024-2515

Category 
Early Career  

Position Type 
Regular Full-Time  

Remote 
No  

Additional Location 
US-VA-Richmond  

Additional Location 
US-IL-Oak Brook
Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Geotechnical Engineer in Chicago, Illinois, Oak Brook, IL or Richmond, Virginia. In this position, you will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; earth retaining structures; marine/coastal structures; ground improvement; environmental sediment remediation; deep and soft/weak foundations; dams and water containment structures; forensic investigations and litigation support; geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; geohazard/earthquake characterization/mitigation; landfill design and construction; and advanced 2D and 3D numerical modeling; while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conducting geotechnical field investigations on land and offshore;
Geotechnical site characterization and constitutive model calibration using laboratory index and strength testing and field data, including boreholes, SPTs, Rock coring, sCPTu's, and geophysical testing);
Performing and reviewing engineering calculations including but not limited to slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seepage, liquefaction, seismic, steel connections design, reinforced concrete design, limit equilibrium of earth retaining structures, tieback anchors design, and 2D-3D finite element analyses;
Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
Writing and reviewing engineering reports;
Developing construction documents; and
Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)

Education and Licensure

Bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering or geology. (required)
Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Prior internship or work experience in engineering consulting. (preferred)
At least 2 years of relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Mathcad, Rocscience Suite, Slope/W, CTshoring, Support IT, Lpile, DeepEx, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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