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Job Summary: In this role, you will conduct field investigations and plan specifications for project geotechnical design.
Requisition ID: 300737
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Houston, TX
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In this role, you will conduct field investigations and plan specifications for project geotechnical design. You will oversee the field and laboratory, conduct studies, and interpret regulations. You will participate in new business efforts and proposal preparation including identifying client needs and developing cost estimates. Your expertise will help ensure geotechnical project aspects meet project requirements.
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard geotechnical engineering methods preparing specifications for subsurface investigations for new and existing facilities
Performs and may lead geotechnical analyses such as stability of soil and rock slopes, rock excavation and slope protection, bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations, lateral earth pressures, and axial and lateral pile capacities
Prepares geotechnical engineering reports and presents the results of the investigations and reports to members of the project team
Coordinates civil or structural engineering designs with geotechnical assessments
Communicates geotechnical issues with the project team during the engineering design stage of the project
During the construction phase of projects, responsibilities may include overview of earthwork operations, monitoring of pile installation and load testing, inspection of critical foundation subgrade, and monitoring of ground improvement
Oversees outside geotechnical consultants hired by Bechtel or the client to perform these tasks
Requires an M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university and minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering and minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of the application of geotechnical engineering design principles.
Knowledge of site and subsurface investigation, development of engineering properties of soil and rock, foundation design and analysis, foundation analysis under dynamic loads and earthworks
Knowledge of pile installation and testing, numerical analysis using FEM and FDM, soil and/or rock slope stability and construction specifications
Knowledge of industry codes and standards, including those related to the nuclear industry
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools (MS Office) effectively.
Professional Engineer registration
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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
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