Sargent & Lundy
Geotechnical Engineer - Project Lead
Sargent & Lundy, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Sargent & Lundy . Join a team of experienced and diverse geotechnical engineers, where you will provide high quality design and consulting services as part of multi-disciplined project teams for challenging domestic and international, power and industrial projects. These engineering services include but are not limited to the geotechnical aspects of foundation design (shallow & deep), earth retention systems, dam stability analyses/inspections, insitu instrumentation/monitoring programs, subsurface exploration, seismic stability, liquefaction analyses, ground improvement, groundwater supply wells, and field oversight of exploration and construction activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of diverse geotechnical field and design experience. Responsibilities
Provide designs and work closely with all design disciplines and business groups within S&L Prepare and review detailed calculations to:
Develop soil parameters for both static and dynamic conditions Determine drilled and driven pile capacity Evaluate shallow foundation capacity and settlement Analyze slope stability
Lead geotechnical project teams Work with Designers to accurately portray technical information on drawings Prepare and review specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork Prepare bid tabulations and technical recommendations for bids received in response to specifications prepared Conduct on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs and provide periodic onsite representation during construction activities Establishing laboratory testing programs Review vendor documents for conformity with specifications Participate in dam and dike examinations Regular domestic and occasional international travel Qualifications
10+ years of diverse and progressive Geotechnical field and design experience BSCE (MSCE preferred) from an ABET-accredited program with strong Geotechnical emphasis Professional Engineer License in at least 1 state Experience with field data collection (soil borings, CPTs, shear wave profiles, etc.) Experience formulating detailed engineering design recommendations for shallow foundations, deep foundations, and earth retaining structures Experience in geotechnical design of power plant and transmission facilities is desirable but not required Familiarity with design tools/software (LPILE, Slope/W), and proficient with Excel and Word US Citizenship required to support nuclear power projects Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional presence in client offices to construction environments Working knowledge of ASTM standards and NRC geotechnical standards is desired Excellent English verbal and written communication skills Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally Benefits and Compensation
Award-winning benefits including health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision), life & accident insurance, disability coverage, EAP, and more 401(k), pre-tax commuter benefits, tuition assistance, professional licensure bonus, and employee referral programs Paid time off, holidays, parental/bereavement leave, and flexible work arrangements Compensation range: $116,620.00 - $179,890.00 Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
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Geotechnical Engineer - Project Lead
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Sargent & Lundy . Join a team of experienced and diverse geotechnical engineers, where you will provide high quality design and consulting services as part of multi-disciplined project teams for challenging domestic and international, power and industrial projects. These engineering services include but are not limited to the geotechnical aspects of foundation design (shallow & deep), earth retention systems, dam stability analyses/inspections, insitu instrumentation/monitoring programs, subsurface exploration, seismic stability, liquefaction analyses, ground improvement, groundwater supply wells, and field oversight of exploration and construction activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of diverse geotechnical field and design experience. Responsibilities
Provide designs and work closely with all design disciplines and business groups within S&L Prepare and review detailed calculations to:
Develop soil parameters for both static and dynamic conditions Determine drilled and driven pile capacity Evaluate shallow foundation capacity and settlement Analyze slope stability
Lead geotechnical project teams Work with Designers to accurately portray technical information on drawings Prepare and review specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork Prepare bid tabulations and technical recommendations for bids received in response to specifications prepared Conduct on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs and provide periodic onsite representation during construction activities Establishing laboratory testing programs Review vendor documents for conformity with specifications Participate in dam and dike examinations Regular domestic and occasional international travel Qualifications
10+ years of diverse and progressive Geotechnical field and design experience BSCE (MSCE preferred) from an ABET-accredited program with strong Geotechnical emphasis Professional Engineer License in at least 1 state Experience with field data collection (soil borings, CPTs, shear wave profiles, etc.) Experience formulating detailed engineering design recommendations for shallow foundations, deep foundations, and earth retaining structures Experience in geotechnical design of power plant and transmission facilities is desirable but not required Familiarity with design tools/software (LPILE, Slope/W), and proficient with Excel and Word US Citizenship required to support nuclear power projects Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional presence in client offices to construction environments Working knowledge of ASTM standards and NRC geotechnical standards is desired Excellent English verbal and written communication skills Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally Benefits and Compensation
Award-winning benefits including health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision), life & accident insurance, disability coverage, EAP, and more 401(k), pre-tax commuter benefits, tuition assistance, professional licensure bonus, and employee referral programs Paid time off, holidays, parental/bereavement leave, and flexible work arrangements Compensation range: $116,620.00 - $179,890.00 Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
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