Senior Geotechnical Engineer

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Our Geotech team has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering regarding new construction and rehabilitation of buildings, pavements, rock excavation, bridges, slope stability, athletic playing fields, forensic investigations, retaining walls, dams and braced/tied back excavation support systems, from initial feasibility studies through final design including geotechnical construction-phase inspections and testing.

As our newMid-level Geotechnical Engineer, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Working @ SLR 

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. 

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: 

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Managing projects, delegating to office and field staff, and executing day-to-day project activities

• Conducting site visits and field investigations when necessary

• Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing geotechnical engineering reports, dam investigation and repair reports and construction-phase testing and inspection reports with Principal Engineer guidance and review

• Managing project performance and project contractual and financial issues that may arise (including terms of agreement, changes in scope, scheduling, and billing process)

• Managing, mentoring, and coordinating with SLR staff of project-level scientists, engineers, and consultants; and coordinating with them on projects

• Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations

• Participating in meetings and agency consultation

• Ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with company safety rules and applicable regulatory, industry, and other pertinent standards.  This includes, but is not limited to, development of health and safety plans, coordinating and participating in regular safety meetings and training, work site inspections, using required personal protective equipment, and responding to unsafe work hazards

• Conducting internal and client communications

• Providing business development support

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering
• Master’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical specialty preferred
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in geotechnical engineering*
• PE is strongly preferred, but on track to become appropriately licensed is required
• History of providing geotechnical engineering consulting services for new development, forensic investigations, dam assessment and rehabilitation, and construction-phase testing and inspection

• Understands geotechnical engineering foundation analysis and design procedures, ground improvement methods, assessment of dam integrity and development of repair documents, construction-phase testing and inspection methods and procedures

• Balances field and office assignments; strong organizational skills

• Prepares technical deliverables, data analysis, and drawing preparation for geotechnical engineering reports and dam engineering plans and specifications

• Experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge and the ability to review the reports of others

• Manages task assignments and helps mentor/train other staff as required

• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and fosters a positive working relationship with the client

• Systematically and pro-actively examines the various components of an issue to understand key elements and relationships and thinks strategically, considering a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems and seeking input before making decisions

• Completes tasks with minimal supervision and direction – self-starter

• Demonstrates professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Posses or have completed 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and 8-hour refresher training

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.    

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.  

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us atcareers-us@slrconsulting.com.