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The Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist – Pacific Region will be focused on supporting GeoEngineers’ strategic expansion into the Indo-Pacific market, particularly Guam. This position is responsible for both technical execution of key activities and project-related deliverables, but also working closely with a market development specialist to identify and advance new business opportunities. Routine responsibilities may include coordination of field exploration programs, construction observation tasks, project management, client-relationship support and development, technical report writing, complex analyses, and development of conceptual models. Essential duties may vary based on project and market demands.

This position will require experience with complex technical challenges, including seismic risk, karst terrain, and deep foundation engineering, specifically relating to waterfront projects across Guam and neighboring island nations. In addition, the position will require conducting construction quality control and special inspection activities to support successful delivery of complex construction projects in the region. This position is a long-term assignment, and will entail close collaboration with our marketing development specialist to build trust and establish and/or strengthen relationships with local firms.

There are two key purposes for this position: 1) bring project management and engineering design expertise to alleviate local firms workload issues, to support business operations and 2) coordinate with our marketing development specialist to seek out and partner with local firms on new project pursuits, in coordination with out federal business development team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads all project management tasks such as developing budgets and scopes, client billings, field report reviews, contract reviews, and proposal development. Partners with Principals and Associates to ensure effective execution of multiple projects.
• Serves as a technical resource for clients; provides guidance and expertise to solve complex challenges.
• Coordinates field operations including direction of other field staff as needed. Monitors and guides field staff and subcontractors as required.
• Oversees detailed explorations and construction activities.
• Collects field samples as needed (soil, groundwater, surface water, concrete, etc.) in accordance with established protocols.
• Produces detailed, accurate field notes and prepares field reports in a timely manner.
• Maintains and operates field equipment/instrumentation in accordance with specified procedures.
• Develops complete and accurate field reports, figures, tables, etc., that require minimal edits or revisions.
• Prepares deliverables as required such as field reports, calculations, analyses, etc., and coordinates reviews to ensure high quality and accuracy in accordance with consulting best practices.
• Leads business-development activities such as identifying potential new clients, attending conferences or professional association meetings, etc.
• Leads and/or coordinates the development and implementation of field exploration programs and construction projects. Ensures that work performed is consistent with project plans and specifications and in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Partners with marketing development team to develop compelling relationships for federal pursuits tied to the Indo-Pacific region.
• Help identify positioning strategies for pursuits in Guam and the Pacific region.
• Completes engineering analyses and calculations. Develops complex conceptual models (i.e., numerical modeling, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, etc.)
• Completes complex spatial analyses (e.g., contours, clipping, buffering).
• Develops project deliverables related to GIS data such as maps, database organizations, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the appropriate/assigned field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of related professional experience required.
• Professional Engineer or Certified Engineering Geologist license is required.
• Advanced-level understanding of related software within discipline such as MathCAD, MODFLOW, FLAC, Civil 3D, Slope/W, LPILE, Settle3, Plaxis, or related software.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to visit and enter military and non-military secure federal installations upon completion of government background checks

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to fifty pounds of force on occasion.
• Able to perform consistent work on a PC.
• Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed. Travel will typically not exceed 40%. Remote field assignments will typically not exceed four weeks in length.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning field work.

Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here.

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