Secretariat
Senior Associate, Geotechnical Engineering
Join Secretariat as a Senior Associate, Geotechnical Engineering.
About the Firm Secretariat is a diversified international expert services firm with more than 500 professionals in over 20 cities around the globe. Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest‑stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters worldwide, and the firm provides clients with world‑class value to identify solutions that drive performance and safety.
About Our Engineering Sciences Team As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering challenges. You will analyze failures of building foundations, ground improvement, retaining walls, excavation support systems, and more.
Responsibilities
Review technical and non‑technical documentation (engineering reports, drawings and specifications, field reports, correspondence, etc.) to identify key issues and details.
Gather and synthesize data from diverse sources such as geotechnical, field, and daily construction reports, meeting minutes, depositions, drawings, laboratory results, and instrumentation data to assist with the evaluation of claims.
Perform engineering calculations (civil, geotechnical, and structural) using computer software and hand calculations.
Assist with the preparation and conducting of subsurface explorations, condition assessments, and site visits.
Assist in peer reviews of geotechnical/geostructural and civil engineering designs and construction processes.
Collaborate with the team in preparing expert reports, presentations, and other deliverables to clients.
Qualifications
Requisite degree and 1 to 3+ years of geotechnical engineering work experience, considering the following:
MS in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or GeoStructural Engineering.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license within the United States.
Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), AutoCAD/Civil3D, and BlueBeam or Adobe Pro.
Experience with analytical software such as Geostudio Suite, Slide, Settle 3D, borehole logging software, Plaxis, CPeT‑IT is a plus.
Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% but may vary).
Attention to detail and the ability to clearly and concisely present findings.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
Flexible, creative problem‑solving skills.
Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future.
Benefits and EEO Statement Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creatingChemical mnemonic environment for all employees. We offer competitive compensation-good and benefits, and we encourage continuous professional development.
To learn how Secretariat collects, uses, and protects your personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Privacy Policy.
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About the Firm Secretariat is a diversified international expert services firm with more than 500 professionals in over 20 cities around the globe. Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest‑stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters worldwide, and the firm provides clients with world‑class value to identify solutions that drive performance and safety.
About Our Engineering Sciences Team As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering challenges. You will analyze failures of building foundations, ground improvement, retaining walls, excavation support systems, and more.
Responsibilities
Review technical and non‑technical documentation (engineering reports, drawings and specifications, field reports, correspondence, etc.) to identify key issues and details.
Gather and synthesize data from diverse sources such as geotechnical, field, and daily construction reports, meeting minutes, depositions, drawings, laboratory results, and instrumentation data to assist with the evaluation of claims.
Perform engineering calculations (civil, geotechnical, and structural) using computer software and hand calculations.
Assist with the preparation and conducting of subsurface explorations, condition assessments, and site visits.
Assist in peer reviews of geotechnical/geostructural and civil engineering designs and construction processes.
Collaborate with the team in preparing expert reports, presentations, and other deliverables to clients.
Qualifications
Requisite degree and 1 to 3+ years of geotechnical engineering work experience, considering the following:
MS in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical or GeoStructural Engineering.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license within the United States.
Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), AutoCAD/Civil3D, and BlueBeam or Adobe Pro.
Experience with analytical software such as Geostudio Suite, Slide, Settle 3D, borehole logging software, Plaxis, CPeT‑IT is a plus.
Ability to travel as needed (generally under 15% but may vary).
Attention to detail and the ability to clearly and concisely present findings.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
Flexible, creative problem‑solving skills.
Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future.
Benefits and EEO Statement Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creatingChemical mnemonic environment for all employees. We offer competitive compensation-good and benefits, and we encourage continuous professional development.
To learn how Secretariat collects, uses, and protects your personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Privacy Policy.
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