[Hiring] Civil Engineer (Geotechnical Specialty) @Goldbelt, Inc.

Role Description

The Civil Engineer (Geotechnical Specialty) serves as the senior geotechnical engineering authority responsible for evaluating site conditions, subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, earthwork design, stormwater management, and site development for new Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) facilities. The incumbent provides expert guidance throughout planning, design, construction, and long-term facility development while ensuring engineering solutions comply with applicable codes, standards, environmental requirements, and life-cycle performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical evaluations of proposed project sites to determine suitability for facility construction.
• Analyze subsurface conditions including soil characteristics, groundwater conditions, slope stability, settlement potential, and bearing capacity.
• Develop and review foundation recommendations based on geotechnical investigations.
• Coordinate site grading, earthwork, excavation, retaining structures, drainage systems, and stormwater management designs.
• Review geotechnical engineering reports and civil site designs prepared by consultant A/E firms.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and accepted geotechnical engineering practices.
• Coordinate utility distribution layouts including domestic water, fire protection, wastewater, lift stations, storm drainage, and related infrastructure.
• Determine appropriate utility systems including gravity and force main wastewater systems, elevated and ground storage water systems, and related civil infrastructure.
• Serve as the technical authority for complex geotechnical engineering issues affecting construction feasibility, long-term facility performance, and project costs.
• Develop engineering policies, standards, and design criteria governing site development and geotechnical engineering practices.
• Participate in Value Engineering (VE) workshops to improve site development strategies and reduce construction and operational costs.
• Review construction change orders, claims, and field conditions involving site development and geotechnical issues.
• Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with approved geotechnical recommendations and design requirements.
• Coordinate environmental studies, site investigations, and mitigation planning.
• Assist with procurement of utility service contracts and engineering consulting services.
• Develop construction cost estimates and analyze project costs related to earthwork, foundations, utilities, and site improvements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and mastery of advanced principles and practices of civil engineering and related architectural and other engineering disciplines.
• Extensive knowledge of planning and engineering issues.
• Willingness to work with others as part of a team.
• Knowledge of site and building materials, site and building utility systems, and construction techniques.
• Knowledge and skill in the reading and interpretation of construction documents, architectural and engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of Federal and agency regulations related to environmental concerns.
• Knowledge of building codes and fire and life safety codes.
• Skill in drawing and technical drafting (CAD and freehand).
• Skill in written and verbal communication and organizing reports and correspondence.
• Skill in organizing and conducting conferences, meetings, and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge and analytical skills to prepare analyses and recommendations.
• Skill in working with computers, including word processing and project management programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience performing site evaluations and reviewing geotechnical reports for large commercial, institutional, industrial, or federal projects.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOJ/BOP suitability and facility access.
• Must have either an RA or PE certification.

Work Environment and Travel

• Primarily remote work.
• Occasional travel may be required to DOJ/BOP sites and/or meetings.
• May require participation in virtual design reviews and time-sensitive technical comment cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental permitting and site mitigation planning.
• Experience with Value Engineering methodologies.
• Familiarity with life-cycle cost analysis and sustainable site development principles.

Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $170,000.
• Competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.