Geotechnical Engineer- Remote Friendly

Description:

Supporting the conceptual design, permitting, final design, and construction of geoenvironmental remediation systems (cutoff walls, barriers, closures and caps, groundwater management systems, etc) for industrial waste impoundments and contaminated sites.Supporting the assessment of dam safety and management practicesPerforming construction quantity takeoffs and cost estimatingWorking with experienced company engineering and CAD staff to develop engineering drawings, technical specifications, and CQA plansPerforming geotechnical calculations including seepage, slope stability, seismic and liquefaction assessments, settlement analyses, etc.Writing reports, technical memoranda, and other documents for review by experienced staffActing as the Technical Task Manager by independently leading tasks within a larger project team, under the direction of the company project manager.Leading field investigation programs (i.e., borings, sampling, laboratory testing)Implementing company safety and quality management systemsProviding construction oversight and/or management services10-20% travel is expected

Skills:

Geotechnical engineeringGeotechnical analysisgeotechnical calculationssubsurface investigationcaddProfessional engineerEnvironmental complianceRemediationEnvironmental monitoringmining, coal, dam safety

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience focused in geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and civil engineeringMS Degree and engineering design and cost estimating experience a plus.Registered PE (MO and IL, or licensure in another U.S. state with the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months)

Minimum Skills and Abilities:

Geotechnical calculations, including seepage and slope stabilityIndependent report writing for review by experienced staffAbility to support the development of civil and geoenvironmental design projectsAbility to lead field subsurface investigation programsAbility to work semi-independently with limited, but regular, oversight from experienced staff

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

CAD(D) design experience, CCR experience, mining experience, and dam safety experience a plus, but not required

Experience Level:

Expert Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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