| Location | Houston, TX |
Description <-- Simple Share Buttons Adder 7.4.17 simplesharebuttons.com -->TwitterLinkedinFacebookGooglePinterestemailThe OpportunityGreat Lakes Dredge & Dock is seeking a skilled and motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join the Production Engineering Department in Houston Texas. This role supports dredging and marine construction projects by evaluating subsurface conditions managing geotechnical data supporting bid and execution teams and helping translate ground conditions into practical production risk and constructability guidance.The Geotechnical Engineer will work closely with estimating engineering operations project teams laboratories and field personnel to improve understanding of soils dredged material behavior and geotechnical risks throughout the project lifecycle.This Geotechnical Engineer is important because subsurface conditions directly influence dredging productivity equipment selection excavation approach bid assumptions project risk and field execution. The Geotechnical Engineer will help ensure that soil and site condition data are properly interpreted organized and communicated so project teams can make informed decisions from estimate through completion.About the CompanyGreat Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating production and project management functions. In its over 136-year history the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Companys Incident-and Injury-Free IIF safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Companys culture. The Companys commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.Key ResponsibilitiesGeotechnical Evaluation & Project Support Evaluate subsurface geology boring logs laboratory test results survey information environmental data and topographic information to define ground conditions for dredging and marine construction projects.Bid and Execution Support Prepare geotechnical summaries risk assessments and technical guidance for estimating operations and management teams during bid development and active project execution.Field Investigation & Quality Management Plan coordinate and supervise marine and coastal geotechnical investigations as needed working with contractors and laboratories in proper sample collection testing documentation and compliance with project
requirements.Data and Reporting Develop clear geotechnical reports project summaries drawings and visual aids that communicate soil conditions dredging considerations environmental constraints and constructability risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Geotechnical Systems Support the integration quality control and long-term management of geotechnical data including the transition of project information into a global geotechnical information platform.Cross-Functional Communication Collaborate with estimating production engineering project operations and management to ensure geotechnical findings are understood and incorporated into project decisions.QualificationsBachelors degree in Geotechnical Engineering Civil Engineering Engineering Geology or a related technical discipline Masters degree beneficial.Five 5 or more years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience preferably supporting dredging marine construction coastal infrastructure offshore construction or heavy civil projects.Experience planning coordinating and reviewing marine or coastal geotechnical
investigations including soil borings sampling programs laboratory testing and field documentation.Working knowledge of soils and soil behavior as it relates excavation difficulty slope stability bearing capacity settlement and reclamation.Ability to manage and interpret large geotechnical data sets and communicate findings clearly to engineers estimators project teams operations personnel and management.Strong analytical organizational interpersonal oral communication and technical writing skills.Ability to prioritize work manage multiple project needs work independently and contribute effectively as part of a cross-functional engineering team.Required Software and Technical SkillsProficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications including Word PowerPoint Outlook and Teams able to organize clean analyze and present geotechnical and project data.Previous experience with geotechnical database platforms such as gINT and OpenGround is preferred.Working knowledge of AutoCADCivil 3D or similar drafting tools for reviewing and preparing drawings site plans sections and geotechnical visual aids.Familiarity with geotechnical analysis tools data visualization tools GIS platforms or engineering databases is beneficial.Occasional travel to project sites laboratories vendor locations or field investigation locations may be required.Must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.BenefitsCompetitive salary and bonus program.401k program that includes 100 company matching of the first 6 of employee contributions with immediate vesting.Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants 401k accounts based on companys annual performance.Medical Dental Prescription Vision Life and Disability insurance plans. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender sexual orientation gender identity race color ethnicity national origin religion age veteran status disability status genetic information or any other protected category.GLDD participates in E-Verify as required by lawPage Break<-- Simple Share Buttons Adder 7.4.17 simplesharebuttons.com -->TwitterLinkedinFacebookGooglePinterestemail <-- post-content --> Your browser failed to load the job description PDF in iframe. Please click the view button below to open job description PDF in a new tab. View PDF