Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

The role

The Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer will prepare technical reports, specifications, plans, and design foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. This role involves partnering cross-functionally on land development projects.

What you will do

• 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
• Perform periodic inspections of geotechnical construction
• Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing
• Prepare standard logs and field forms
• Perform fieldwork
• Perform other duties as requested

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• 3+ years of related geotechnical experience in geotechnical investigations and construction inspections
• 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 exc
• 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
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• FE/EIT certification
• gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE software knowledge

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• Paid time off including parental and military leave
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training
• Wellness programs

About the company

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, and large infrastructure programs. The firm is ranked among the top ten Best Firms to Work For and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide.