Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer
Sargent & Lundy is a company specializing in advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation and industrial projects. They are seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to provide high-quality design and consulting services as part of multi-disciplined project teams, focusing on geotechnical aspects such as foundation design and subsurface exploration.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed calculations to:
- Develop soil parameters for both static and dynamic conditions
- Determine drilled and driven pile capacity
- Evaluate shallow foundation capacity and settlement
- Analyze slope stability
- Work with Designers to accurately portray technical information on drawings
- Prepare specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork
- Prepare bid tabulations and technical recommendations for bids received in response to specifications prepared
- Provide designs and work closely with all design disciplines and business groups within S&L
- Conduct on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs and provide periodic onsite representation during construction activities
- Domestic travel will likely range from 25 to 50 percent
- Establish laboratory testing programs
- Review vendor documents for conformity with specifications
- Participate in dam and dike examinations
- Regular domestic and occasional international travel
Skills
- BSCE (MSCE preferred) with a strong background and coursework emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering
- Understanding of the collection of field data using soil borings, CPTs, shear wave profiles, etc
- Soil Mechanics, Shallow Foundation, Deep Foundation and Slope Stability Coursework
- Familiarity with design tools and software, such as LPILE, Slope/W, and proficient with Excel, and Word
- Ability to work in a team environment
- US Citizenship required to support nuclear power projects
- Ability to maintain professional presence in settings ranging from the client offices to construction 'trenches'
- Excellent English verbal communication skills and effective writing skills
- Ability and willingness to travel (both domestic and international)
- A Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
- Passed the FE exam
- Experience in geotechnical design of power plant and transmission facilities is desirable but not required
Benefits
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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