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Summary:

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will support geotechnical and engineering design projects in Texas including the Permian Basin Area of Texas and New Mexico. The appropriate candidate will be selected for this position to be located in Midland, Texas.

Primary responsibilities include leading, management, and implementation of an existing geotechnical engineering program for our oil and gas and energy clients.  This includes but is not limited to development and maintenance of an existing engineering program, oversight and mentorship of multiple staff engineers, oversight and coordination with staff.   

Your Role:

Primary responsibilities include management, implementation, and development of the existing geotechnical engineering program for our oil and gas and energy clients. Maintain positive relationships with current clients and develop relationships with new clients. Supervise all geotechnical engineering design and fieldwork. Supervise field work and reporting for geotechnical engineering design including field testing and sample/data collection. Lead geotechnical teams in performing work. Geotechnical recommendations and engineering design of structural foundations, retaining walls, embankments; berms; and site development. Review and analysis of geotechnical analytical laboratory data. Maintain or modification of existing geotechnical investigation practice and programs, as needed. Maintain or modification of laboratory testing programs. Assist with hiring engineering staff. Troubleshooting of geotechnical related construction monitoring and testing. Employee mentoring and training of less experienced engineers and field technicians. Develop work plans, reports and proposals for various types of geotechnical investigations and assessments. Technical report preparation and review. Other duties may be assigned. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a minimum of 8 years of related experience be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  B.S. in  Civil/Geotechnical or Geological Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis from a four-year ABET accredited engineering program required.  M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical is preferred.  Qualified candidates must have passed Principles and Practices of Engineering Exam and be licensed in the State of Texas (New Mexico is a plus) or able to be licensed within six months of employment.  Experience in the oil and gas industry is plus.  Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (TX/NM) is a plus.  Candidate must be highly motivated; customers focused and work well in a team environment.  Candidate must also have the ability to manage and lead project tasks with a heavy workload.  Experience with design and modeling software (i.e. Geomaster, Geostudio, Geo-Slope, Seep/Slope modeling or similar). Candidate must be able and available for travel via land and/or air and possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing.  A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required. Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions. 

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

·       Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

·       Merit-based financial rewards.

·       Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

·       Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

·       Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

 

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

 

We invite applications from all interested parties.

 

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