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Geotechnical Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit, Littleton, Colorado, United States, 80130

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Geotechnical Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an opening for a dynamic Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer in our growing Geotechnical Group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines, and is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects.

Location This position is based in our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will utilize geotechnical engineering knowledge under the direction of an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to complete technical engineering assignments in support of Kiewit Corporation business, including:

Providing project support during the proposal/bid phase; working with team members to complete engineering analyses in support of innovative and cost-effective design solutions to geotechnical problems and challenges.

Working on design-build and EPC projects, including developing design recommendations and producing design deliverables.

Performing and overseeing subsurface investigations, field testing, and construction oversight.

Producing engineering reports, drawings, and detailed calculation packages.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field - highly preferred

GPA above a 3.0 preferred

0-2 years of post-graduate geotechnical engineering experience

Passed the FE/EIT examination in the United States

Strong all-around academic knowledge of geotechnical engineering, including soil mechanics, rock mechanics, groundwater hydrology, and geotechnical design to support heavy civil construction

Experience in any of the following aspects of geotechnical engineering is desired but not required: design of deep or shallow foundations, slope stability, seismic engineering, retaining wall design, rock mechanics, settlement of compressible soils, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, dewatering, pile driving analysis, heavy equipment and crane working surface design, subsurface exploration, laboratory testing programs, and on-site engineering support

Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work in a team setting

Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people

Ability to travel to project sites and the physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions

Other Requirements

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation $78,520 - $93,200

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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