Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer

Location: Reeves, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 3 days/week onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Start: ASAP
• Pay Rate: $67.66 $87.83 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Days (1st Shift)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Job Summary

This position is for a Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer to provide full-time field support during earthworks operations at the Kilby Project site near Pecos, TX. The successful candidate will report functionally to the Geotechnical & Hydraulic Engineering Services (G&HES) Group Supervisor or their designee and will report to the project field engineering team for day-to-day direction and coordination. This individual is expected to be able to work independently but will receive technical supervision and functional oversight as needed. The successful candidate will be required to coordinate work tasks with other engineering disciplines, particularly CSA, Construction and ES&H functions and the project management team. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. This role will specifically support the Kilby Project. The selected candidate will be based at the project site for an anticipated period of 6 months. The selected candidate may be required to travel to the client and client offices as needed.

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Key Responsibilities

This role will support the earthworks operations at the project site. Other responsibilities may include development and implementation of geotechnical investigations, origination and review of geotechnical engineering designs and specifications, engineering calculations and preparation and review of geotechnical studies in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. The work will require tracking scope of work, schedule, and budgets and coordinating with other technical disciplines in a team environment. Specific tasks will include (but not limited to):

• On-site technical supervision of earthworks activities
• Soil and/or rock excavations support
• Implementation of engineering specification and drawing requirements for earthworks, soil excavation support, etc.
• Preparing or checking technical memos, reports, etc.
• Review vendor submittals and integrate information into the design solution
• Execute to schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product
• Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in planning and executing work as an integrated team

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Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge of earthworks with an emphasis in cold weather earth work best practices
• Proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Advanced knowledge of site and subsurface investigation, foundation design and analysis, earthwork designs, soil and/or rock slope stability analysis
• Knowledge of industry guides, codes, and standards
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Experience with geotechnical software such as Slope/W, Plaxis, etc., Microsoft Office programs, and other common computer programs
• Demonstrable previous experience working on earthworks for a large-scale project

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Preferred Skills

• Registered Geotechnical Professional Engineer (P.E.) or equivalent
• Related experience in geotechnics applied to earthworks design and construction
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical software and computational tools

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Education Requirements

• M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering or other related Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college required

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Required Experience

• 11 years of progressive related experience in the field

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Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Project housing, meals, and laundry provided in Workforce Hub
• Position is located near Pecos, TX (Reeves County); candidate will be based at the project site
• May be required to travel to client offices as needed

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Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

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About the Client

For more than 125 years, this privately held engineering, procurement, and construction company has delivered some of the world's most complex and consequential infrastructure projects, more than 25,000 across 160 countries on all seven continents. The organization's work has shaped modern civilization: building power plants and pipelines, designing airports and transit systems, constructing defense facilities and nuclear infrastructure, and driving the clean energy transition at industrial scale.

The project portfolio spans energy and industrial, infrastructure, nuclear and environmental remediation, government services, and mining and metals. The scale and complexity of these engagements is exceptional: this is not an organization that builds small. Clients include national governments, global energy companies, and the world's largest public agencies. The challenges are technically demanding, geographically diverse, and operationally complex.

With a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 2,500 employee reviews, and 78 percent of employees recommending the company to a friend, the organization has earned genuine employee endorsement. Employees consistently highlight competitive compensation, access to large-scale project experience, and strong career development opportunities, including a 4.0-star rating for career opportunities on Glassdoor, one of the highest in its sector.

The culture values safety, compliance, integrity, and professional excellence. The organization rewards people who can operate in demanding, fast-paced environments and take pride in delivering projects that would challenge any firm on earth.

For engineers, project managers, and technical professionals who want their career defined by landmark projects, global scope, and genuine professional challenge, this organization offers work at a scale that is nearly impossible to find elsewhere.

Teams here span civil and structural engineers, project controls specialists, procurement managers, and nuclear and environmental remediation professionals. ---

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Job Number: 26-07261

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