Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Chain of Custody, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Projects, Construction Support, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Drilling, Driver's License, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Employee Retention, Engineer in Training (EIT), Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering, Establish Priorities, Excavation, Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Investigation, Healthcare, Land Development, Load Testing, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Volunteer Experience, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Seattle, WA. This individual will serve a key function providing the preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally on premier land development projects.
Job Responsibilities
* Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems;
* Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support;
* Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and periodically perform inspections of geotechnical construction where needed;
* Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing;
* Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;
* Fieldwork is required; and
* Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required, Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred;
* 3+ years of related geotechnical experience in geotechnical investigations and construction inspections;
* FE/EIT certification preferred;
* Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing;
* Prior field experience in: earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection;
* Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
* Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
* Ability to perform field work as required; and
* Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver's license in good standing.
Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth
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