Geotechnical Engineer

We have a great opportunity for a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Bingham Farms, Michigan office and be part of the Geotechnics Group for the Midwest region. As a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to follow projects from concept through construction, working on current and upcoming design-bid-build and design-build projects in highways, rail, water, environmental, ports, and advanced facilities sectors.

By joining our practice you'll be responsible for leading geotechnical aspects associated with the design of shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, and slope stabilizing measures. You will also be responsible for coordination and generation of geotechnical-based specifications and preparation of data, baseline, and interpretative reports.

Come work alongside a world-class team working on impactful projects! If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community - join us as a Geotechnical Engineer.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical consulting experience

• Professional Engineering (PE) license

• Ability and willingness to visit and safely navigate construction and project sites and comply with all applicable safety codes and requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing of soil and rock

• Knowledge of the process to design shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and slope improvement

• Preparation of technical reports, design drawings, and specifications

• Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses, such as SLIDE, SETTLE3, LPILE, APILE, Shaft, FB Multipier or Group, and GRLWEAP

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Master's Degree with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering is a plus

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