Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in dams, overseeing subsurface investigations, field exploration, material characterization, and geotechnical analyses for dam safety and design.
Role type
Senior IC geotechnical engineer (dams)
Builds
Dam safety assessments, geotechnical reports, construction oversight, and permitting documentation for hydropower and municipal dams.
Domain
Civil engineering / Geotechnical engineering / Water infrastructure
Required skills
subsurface investigation management, CPT and geophysical data analysis, soil and rock material characterization, seepage and slope stability analysis, settlement and liquefaction analysis, regulatory compliance, construction inspection oversight, QA/QC application
Preferred skills
100% design-level reporting, leading tasks with delegation, advanced dam design and evaluation expertise
Technologies
CPT, geophysical data tools, monitoring and performance instrumentation
Responsibilities
Oversee comprehensive subsurface investigations including drilling and test pits; plan and manage field exploration programs and laboratory testing; perform geotechnical analyses for seepage, slope stability, and settlement; prepare engineering reports and design documents; present technical findings to clients and regulators; conduct dam safety inspections; oversee construction activities for conformance to plans; review junior staff calculations and designs; develop health and safety plans.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC