Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in dams, overseeing subsurface investigations, field exploration, material characterization, and geotechnical analyses for dam and hydropower projects.
Role type
Senior IC geotechnical engineer (dams)
Builds
Dam safety assessments, construction oversight, and engineering reports for federal, state, and municipal dam projects.
Domain
Civil engineering / Geotechnical engineering / Water infrastructure
Required skills
Geotechnical analysis, subsurface investigation management, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, material characterization, regulatory compliance, construction oversight, QA/QC
Preferred skills
Dam design and evaluation, 100% design-level reporting, technical presentation, team leadership, fieldwork travel
Technologies
CPT, geophysical data, monitoring instrumentation, construction specifications
Responsibilities
Oversee comprehensive subsurface investigations including drilling and geophysical data; Plan and manage field exploration programs and laboratory testing; Perform geotechnical analyses for slope stability, seepage, and settlement; Prepare engineering reports and present to clients and regulators; Conduct dam safety inspections and construction oversight; Review calculations and designs by junior staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC