Remote Geotechnical Engineer Mining Jobs in Oregon

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer position is responsible for engineering assignments in support of Kiewit Corporation business. This position requires in-depth knowledge of geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, site development, and foundation design associated with Power, Industrial and Water treatment facilities. Typical projects include Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Natural Gas Generation, Food and Beverage, Material Processing, Raw and Wastewater Treatment across North America. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will work with interdisciplinary teams that may include civil engineers, structural engineers, architects, estimators, schedulers and construction experts to perform engineering analysis and design. Our geotechnical engineering staff supports project pursuits, awarded projects, and construction engineering. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the production and/or review of engineering reports, geotechnical analysis, and directing the work of staff geotechnical engineers.

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design Build/Alternative Delivery team are driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to manage their multi-disciplined design teams to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. They analyze problems, determine root causes, and resolve design issues before they impact schedule and budget. Particularly on large design-build projects, clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best design practices for all projects that we support.

Our participation leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We provide training, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you're ensuring a lifetime of success.

This position is based out of our office in Lenexa, KS or Houston, TX - Energy Corridor location, with the opportunity for remote options. Position requires travel to project offices and work sites, and period field assignments as business necessitates. 

• The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for engineering assignments in support of Kiewit Corporation business
• Supports the pursuit phase development of innovative and cost-effective design
• Works within a diverse team of geotechnical engineer's geologist, and technicians to capture and implement design lessons and innovations across multiple business units
• Works with interdisciplinary engineering teams and leads geotechnical detailed design
• Trains and develops staff geotechnical engineers

• Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent experience required
• 20+ years of geotechnical engineering experience required with focus in Site Characterization, Site Development, Shallow and Deep Foundations. 
• Design-build and EPC Project experience is a PLUS
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the U.S.
• Experience with subsurface exploration, site development, earth retention, slope stability, soft soils, ground improvement, deep foundations, shallow foundations, seismic and liquefaction assessments, machine foundation and/or tank foundation design is an asset
• Experience working in a team setting and directing the work of others
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• The physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred
• Ability to travel to project sites and as business necessitates  #LI-JP1