Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer
Job Description

A rapidly growing Geotechnical and Material Testing firm is looking to add a Geotechnical Engineer to their expanding team to meet rising demands in the area. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years of Geotechnical Engineering experience and be a licensed EIT with 1-2 years remaining to obtain a professional engineering license in Washington. A PE license in Washington or Idaho is preferred. The candidate should have experience with test and bore pits and generating geotechnical reports.

ResponsibilitiesPrepare geotechnical proposals and associated fee estimates.Perform and/or direct subsurface exploration (via drilling and/or test pit methodology) and evaluate ground conditions to understand their impact on design and construction.Conduct geotechnical design and analysis, including shallow and deep foundation design, retaining wall design, slope stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, settlement analysis, and seismic assessments.Prepare geotechnical engineering evaluations and mentor junior engineering staff.Lead business development and marketing efforts.Essential SkillsMinimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering or other relevant discipline.Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Washington or Idaho or the ability to obtain licensure within six months.Preferably three or more years of experience in geotechnical engineering as a licensed Professional Engineer.Project management experience.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Experience dealing with clients and developing new business.Experience leading and developing junior engineering staff.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with AutoCAD, Lpile, and Slide is a plus.Work Environment

Working out of the Spokane Valley office in Richland with occasional site visits. The position can also be based out of any of the Idaho offices (Hayden, Meridian, Lewiston). The office prides itself on the long-term tenure of its team members and offers a collaborative work environment where everyone is a valued part of the team. The company invests in its people by offering to pay for various trainings and licenses. Eligible full-time employees have access to benefits such as a 401(k) plan with company match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), additional job training through their university, company-paid medical and dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life, FSA, and HSA options, as well as paid time off and paid holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2025.

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