Project Geotechnical Engineer
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Job Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 30 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a values-based collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart caring team of colleagues consider joining us at Foth.
Foth is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support a variety of environmentally related projects. This role requires strong technical expertise in geotechnical engineering focusing on the design and analysis of earth structures marine foundations and heavy-lift foundation support. The candidate will assess soil and rock conditions to ensure stable foundations and safe infrastructure addressing environmental aspects and collaborating with multi-discipline teams. This role is open to remote hybrid orin-office work. Up to 25% travel is possible with this role.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead project design through technical reports geotechnical calculations analysis and modeling
- Earth Structures & Foundations: Provide design construction observation and finite element analysis. Perform geotechnical analysis design calculations and ensure soil stability for heavy civil upland and in-water environmental remediation projects
- Marine Structural Foundations: Provide pile driving analysis dynamic pile testing CAPWAP. Collaborate with structural engineers to create complementary foundation designs
- Heavy-Lift Foundations: Evaluate soil and rock properties load-bearing capacity and ground improvement. Address environmental impacts and ensure sustainable practices
- General Geotechnical: Collect data analyze slope stability manage groundwater and assess geotechnical risks. Use tools like AutoCAD for design and decision-making
- Project Management: Assist with proposals reports and project phases. Coordinate tasks review junior staff work and ensure high-quality deliverables
- Field Work & Construction Support: Prepare design calculations develop field sampling plans coordinate field work provide construction observations and perform site visits to analyze data
- Permit Preparation: Prepare permit documents for mine site development dam safety closure reclamation and financial assurance
- Proposal Budgets and Work Plans: Prepare proposals including project budget and schedule work plans and management of subcontractor/vendor contracts
- Team Oversight: Act as technical lead in the oversight of other engineers geologists and consultants
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: 7 years with an engineering consulting firm performing civil engineering work with a geotechnical focus in heavy civil design and construction
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Geological Engineering or related field
- Certification: Professional Engineering Certification (PE)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Civil Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Geological Engineering or related field
- Experience designing waterfront facilities including pile steel sheet and slurry wall improvements
- Experience designing retaining walls shallow and deep foundations including spread footings drilled piers piles and caissons
- Experience designing dredging slope stability and in-water capping aspects of remediation projects
$80000 - $120000 a year
The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience location level of responsibility and licenses/ addition to base compensation Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical dental vision insurance employee assistance program disability retirement holiday pay paid time off and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.
Note: In some situations we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.
Why Foth:
Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based client-centered and flexible work environment with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues contributing to our impressive 92% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
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Key Skills
- Construction Inspection
- Business Development
- GIS
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Communication skills
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Autocad
- Horizontal Drilling
- Writing Skills
About Company
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