Geotechnical Engineer 3

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

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Job Summary

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
•    Work with multi-discipline teams to develop design materials for project assignments for heavy civil works projects such as dams, buried infrastructure, tunnels, etc. 
•    Perform analysis, design calculations, design sketches to meet project requirements
•    Perform, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field investigations 

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. 

This team has a portfolio of major civil works projects across the country that are moving the needle. They are seeking ownership-driven technical professional who thrives in a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and kindness that focuses on the goal to be the most innovative company in the civil consulting industry. 

Key Responsibilities

•    Focuses on the coordinating internal teams and resources while working to understand client’s interest and needs
•    Develop structural technical specification, plans, and details for projects such as dams, canals, flood control projects, and pipelines
•    Conducting studies or existing hydraulic engineering projects to assess their efficiency or safety risks
•    Planning, designing, and overseeing hydraulic engineering projects

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting geotechnical/heavy civil projects 
• Prefer Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with Emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering
• Active Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Active Engineering-In-Training (EIT) License and actively pursuing Professional Engineering (PE) License

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days in Office/2 days in Remote)
• Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation).  Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Salary Plan

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