Geotechnical Engineer

5w1 month ago

Black & Veatch

Overland Park, US · Full-time · $75,000 – $95,000

About this role

As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch puts our people at the center of everything we do. Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success, solving humanity's biggest challenges with sustainable infrastructure expertise.

In this role, you will work with multi-discipline teams to develop design materials for project assignments. You will perform geotechnical analysis, design calculations, sketches, and reports, while also coordinating field investigations and construction activities like grouting and deep foundations.

As part of BV Operations, your skills will align to projects across our three market sectors: Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. You will be engaged with exciting projects from small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects globally.

Black & Veatch offers a flexible hybrid environment that allows you to balance work and personal life. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey, with competitive compensation and benefits starting day one.

Requirements

Experience with geotechnical investigations, grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls
Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field (preferred)
Proficiency in geotechnical analysis and design principles for infrastructure projects
Ability to use geotechnical software such as gINT, PLAXIS, or LPILE
Experience managing field investigations and construction observation
Understanding of construction methods for deep foundations and ground improvement
Willingness to travel up to 40% for field assignments

Responsibilities

Work with multi-discipline teams to develop design materials for project assignments
Perform analysis, design calculations, design sketches, and prepare geotechnical design reports
Perform, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field investigations
Coordinate, manage, observe, and document geotechnical construction activities such as grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls
Focus on coordinating internal teams and resources while understanding client interests and needs
Develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details for projects including power generation, substations, transmission lines, dams, canals, flood control, and pipelines
Plan, design, and oversee geotechnical aspects for projects both in the office and in the field
Travel on field assignments as required, with estimated field time between 20% and 40%

Benefits

Employee-owned company culture with shared ownership and success
401K match with benefits that start day one
Hybrid environment allowing balance between work and personal life
Opportunity to own your career with purpose and meaning, with support for growth and exploration