Senior Specialist, Geotechnical Engineering
Location
Broomfield, CO | United States
Job description
As a Senior Specialist, Geotechnical Engineering at Flatiron, you will be responsible for overseeing the geotechnical design of complex transportation infrastructure projects, including major and unusual geotechnical features. You will lead specialized multi-disciplinary engineering teams, provide technical insight, and resolve design and construction challenges. You will also be responsible for performing technical reviews, engineering analysis, and presenting analysis and review findings at technical meetings.
At Flatiron, we value innovation and excellence, and we are committed to providing a dynamic and challenging work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k, and vacation time, and we provide training programs and mentorship opportunities to support the growth and development of our employees.
- Lead the geotechnical design of complex transportation infrastructure projects containing major and unusual geotechnical features.
- Conduct technical due-diligence reviews of design deliverables, implement best practice for design and construction needs, develop innovative and optimized solutions, identify and mitigate key design risks, and ensure compliance with contract and industry requirements.
- Provide engineering evaluation and analysis duties: site and laboratory investigations, ground stratigraphy and parameters, ground and soil-structure-interaction modelling, advanced geotechnical analysis, instrumentation and monitoring.
- Lead specialized design coordination and liaison with external and internal Parties to provide technical insight and resolve design and construction challenges.
- Perform technical reviews and engineering analysis in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.
- Present analysis, review findings, and recommendations at technical meetings and to Clients, as requested.
- Capture and spread design innovation and lessons learned to all Districts.
- Maintain knowledge of Flatiron’s company values and strategic plan.
- Support published corporate policies.
- Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
- Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering required.
- Master’s Degree or Doctorate (PhD) in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Strong all-around academic knowledge of Geotechnical Engineering.
- 5+ years in geotechnical, structural, bridge, roadway, pavement, drainage, or related construction industry experience is required.
- Experience with industry design codes and standards.
- Proven analytical and numerical industry design software knowledge required (Slide2, Settle3, RSPile, RSlog, RS2, Plaxis2D, ShoringSuite, LPILE, APILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, CPe-IT, spreadsheets, etc.).
- Experience with soil mechanics, support of excavation, shallow and deep foundations, earth retention systems and slopes, ground improvement, dewatering, soil dynamics, numerical modeling in geotechnical engineering is an asset.
- Effective communication (verbal and written) and management skills are essential.
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
USD $120,000.00/Yr.
USD $145,000.00/Yr.
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