HNTB Corporation

Geotechnical Engineer III

Posted on: 22 Jul 2021

South Portland, Maine

Job Description

What We're Looking For

Within a given discipline, is fully competent to complete engineering-related tasks including research, development, calculations, design and delivery with minimal direction. On tasks basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering efforts that are responsive to project needs. Coordinates preparation of design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas.

Primary Focus Will Include:

Provides support for final design review and quality assurance/control

Coordinates design development and assists in providing technical direction

Provides technical expertise in project aspects

Meets with clients and coordinates design developments

Coordinates with sub consultants of the projects and provides direction

Performs calculations and analyses related to foundation design

Supports excavation

Knowledge of settlement estimates and monitoring requirements for soft ground TBM tunnel

Communicates effectively with Sr. Geotechnical/Tunnel leads on the job, other discipline's designers, sub consultants, co-workers and contractors

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on geotechnical engineering from an ABET or equivalent accredited program

PE License

Knowledge of geotechnical investigation techniques and laboratory testing procedures.

Working knowledge of geotechnical software preferred (e.g. SHAFT, LPile, APile, FB Pier, GRLWEAP, SlopeW, SeepW).

Understanding and working knowledge of geotechnical aspects of LRFD foundation and wall design methods preferred.

AASHTO, AREMA and FHWA guidelines

Excellent oral and written communication skills

What You'll Need

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsible for completion of discipline engineering project elements such as reports, designs, specifications and plans.

Responsible for coordination and productivity of subordinates. Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

Works closely with other disciplines and multi-discipline projects.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

5 years relevant experience

HNTB Corporation

Kansas City, MO

HNTB is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Our professionals deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. Our culture is defined by integrity, technical excellence and providing quality work on time and on budget to our clients’ satisfaction.

HNTB is a place where employees can make a difference and build meaningful, rewarding careers. Our employee owners have a true stake in their own success and future. We are committed to making clients successful while we work on the largest and most complex infrastructure projects. Our employees are able to develop professional skills in an environment that values integrity above all else

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