What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients. The HNTB geotechnical community provides services for bridges, highway interchanges, flood and hurricane protection systems, rail and transit projects, water resource projects, airports, stadiums, and major utility projects.

The successful candidate will assist with geotechnical evaluation and computations to support design of foundations, retaining structures and other earth- and rock-supported elements. The position may also offer opportunities for cross-discipline analysis and design tasks with bridge, highway and water resource engineering sections.

HNTB is a privately held, employee-owned firm, with more than 5,000 employees in 77 locations nationwide. We have a nearly 110-year history designing some of the largest and most complex projects in the U.S. HNTB ranked No. 3 in Transportation and No. 11 overall in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms for 2022.

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team. HNTB offers competitive salaries, a learning environment, and the chance to work on major projects around the county.

Responsibilities of Geotechnical Engineer I:

Within the Geotechnical Engineering specialty, learn and complete specific geotechnical design analyses under direct supervision. Design elements include deep foundations, earth retaining systems, ground improvement procedures, embankments and cut slopes, levees and dams.

Obtain geotechnical data/provide oversight of drilling and other geotechnical investigation/data gathering programs.

Develop and apply knowledge of project-area geology and engineering properties of geological environments of deposition.

Review geotechnical laboratory data for conformance with applicable testing standards.

Correlate and interpret field and laboratory results for use in analyses.

Prepare and complete geotechnical engineering analyses, designs and reports that are responsive to project needs including design criteria, quality, schedule and budget requirements.

Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

Help check work of project team members including subconsultants.

Perform construction observation of earthwork, foundation installation, wall construction and pavement construction.

Position may require travel to other HNTB offices, project sites, and project offices for work assignments.

Primary Focus Will Include:

Interpret data obtained from subsurface exploration and testing

Apply geotechnical aspects of AASHTO LRFD foundation and wall design methods and state DOT design requirements

Become proficient at geotechnical engineering analysis computations

Prepare engineering reports and memos

What You'll Do:

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
• Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.
• Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
• Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

What You'll Bring:

• Up to 2 years geotechnical engineering experience
• Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to geotechnical engineering
• Familiarity with subsurface investigation methods
• Familiarity with geotechnical software applications
• Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCad or other software

What We Prefer:

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering (emphasis in geotechnical engineering) plus on-the-job experience in geotechnical engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Knowledge of geotechnical investigation techniques and laboratory testing procedures
• Knowledge of geotechnical analyses, geotechnical field services and report preparation
• Working knowledge of geotechnical software (e.g. APile, GRLWEAP, LPile, SlopeW, SeepW, Settle3, and DeepEX are a plus ) and computer aided design software (e.g. MicroStation and/or AutoCAD)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-13956