Geotechnical Subject Matter Expert
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview
Thompson Engineering is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced technical leadership oversight and strategic guidance across geotechnical engineering projects and within our NQA-1 Program. This role serves as the companys internal authority on complex geotechnical issues supporting project teams mentoring engineers and ensuring technical excellence and innovation in geotechnical design investigation and analysis.
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced professional with deep expertise in soil mechanics foundation engineering ground improvement slope stability and subsurface investigations. This individual will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and help drive best practices quality standards and technical advancement across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority on geotechnical engineering issues across company projects.
- Serve as a Chief Technical Lead within the NQA-1 program.
- Provide expert review of geotechnical reports foundation designs earth retention systems ground improvement methods and slope stability analyses.
- Support business development by assisting with proposals technical presentations and client consultations.
- Lead or advise on complex or high-risk geotechnical projects including infrastructure transportation marine energy and commercial developments.
- Develop and maintain technical standards guidelines and best practices for geotechnical investigations and design.
- Mentor and train junior and mid-level geotechnical engineers.
- Assist project managers with technical risk assessment and problem-solving.
- Participate in forensic investigations and troubleshooting of geotechnical failures or construction challenges.
- Stay current with emerging technologies codes and industry innovations.
- Represent Thompson Engineering in professional organizations conferences and industry events.
- Perform Business Development with Key Clients particularly in the Nuclear Energy sector
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi-state licensure preferred.
- Minimum 1825 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- NQA-1 Site Investigation Reporting and Licensing
- Foundation design (shallow and deep foundations)
- Slope stability and earth retention systems
- Ground improvement techniques
- Geotechnical site investigations
- Settlement analysis and soil-structure interaction
- Experience with geotechnical analysis software such as GeoStudio PLAXIS LPILE or similar tools.
- Strong technical writing and report review capabilities.
- Excellent leadership mentoring and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting large infrastructure or coastal/marine projects.
- Background in forensic geotechnical engineering or litigation support.
- Active participation in professional organizations such as ASCE Geo-Institute or similar groups.
Key Competencies
- Advanced technical expertise
- Strategic problem solving
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Mentorship and leadership
- Quality assurance and technical governance
Key Skills
- Databases
- System Design
- Cybersecurity
- System Architecture
- Intelligence Experience
- Military Experience
- Requirements Gathering
- Joint Operations
- Curriculum Development
- DoD Experience
- FISMA
- Ant
About Company
Thompson Engineering is a proven leader in the planning, design, and construction of major transportation, economic development, and waterfront projects across the Southeast.
