DescriptionBrown and Caldwell, a national environmental engineering firm, has a new
opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing
Geotechnical Specialty Service group. This individual will provide project
teams with a wide range of geotechnical design and construction support,
ranging from preparation and review of technical reports, specifications,
and drawings, to providing analyses and developing recommendations for
shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slope stabilization,
excavation support, trenchless/tunnel construction, ground
improvement, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. The successful
candidate will have a strong educational background, practical field
experience, professional demeanor, be flexible and self-motivated, and
have an attention to detail and quality. This is an excellent opportunity to
join a growing company that strongly values client service, high quality
work, and employee growth and satisfaction.
Detailed Description:
Provide guidance and support on the selection and implementation of
geotechnical solutions for all aspects of projects within BC.
Assist in the selection and evaluation of geotechnical subconsultants and
provide guidance for field explorations, locations and types of
explorations, and testing required for design and construction.
Prepare and review geotechnical-related scoping for contracts.
Oversee and direct the work of geotechnical subconsultants and be accountable
for design production and quality.
Assist with innovative solutions for projects with difficult soil-related
challenges.
Assist in the development of geotechnical design solutions.
Provide budgetary estimates and schedules for geotechnical engineering support
on a variety of BC projects.
Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and for professional meetings.
Maintain status as a Subject Matter Expert in one or more areas of
geotechnical engineering and support development of internal geotechnical
standards and guidelines.
Provide support in the development of internal training programs for BC Client
Service Managers, Project Managers, and leadership team, to educate
internal team members on our geotechnical capabilities.
Assist in identifying skill and expertise gaps to meet the current and future
market opportunities and help facilitate recruiting efforts.
Participate in conferences and seminars and represent BC in social,
community, and business situations.
This role has the potential to work virtually and can be filled near any BC
office, with preference in the Midwestern region.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical).
Minimum of 10 years' experience in geotechnical engineering, including
site investigations and geotechnical characterization.
PE license required and ability to acquire licensure in multiple states as
required.
Experience with earthwork, foundation, excavation support, and
dewatering design.
Experience or familiarity with commercial software (MathCAD, LPile,
PLAXIS, Slide2, SWedge, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, etc.)
Proficient with MS-based computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel,
Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience in project and/or sub-consultant management.
Strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to work well
independently, and in both local and remote team environments.
Experience in design of various geotechnical related systems as referenced
above and familiar with design standards, including regulatory and building
code requirements.
Ability to lead or support several projects with an understanding of overall
goals and objectives.
Good technical skills with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and
concepts both visually and verbally.
Candidate may be required to travel, up to 20% of the time.
Salary Range:Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based on
the employee's primary work location and mayb more or lessdependingupon
skills, experience,and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A:
Salary: $115,000 - $156,000
Location B:
Salary: $126,000 - $172,000
Location C:
Salary: $138,000 - $188,000
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any
questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits
package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which
includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life
insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental
leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer
match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses,
tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click
here to see our full list of benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a
full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 52
offices and over 1,900 professionals across North America and the Pacific.
For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions
for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive
to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for
delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and
future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and
innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best
work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development
opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a
pre-employment drug test.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept