[Hiring] Senior Geotechnical Engineer @Anchor QEA

Role Description

Anchor QEA is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 12+ years of experience to support existing clients and help expand our geotechnical, civil, structural and coastal engineering practices in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast Region while supporting projects nationally. The position presents an opportunity for the candidate to expand their leadership and mentorship responsibilities and apply their engineering experience to challenging new technical problems. The candidate will work directly with senior company staff and will perform technical work including:

• Technical studies and engineering design related to coastal and waterfront development projects
• Water resources including restoration projects
• Slope stabilization and slope repair
• Subcontractor management and construction oversight

We are particularly interested in an individual with a strong background in deep foundations testing including:

• Static and dynamic pile load testing
• Integrity assessment of driven piles and drilled shafts
• Drivability analysis

While the position is remote with a focus on Gulf coast support, the candidate will be part of a geotechnical engineering team supporting projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We are looking for an individual who can:

• Lead tasks
• Be detail oriented with critical thinking skills
• Be a committed team player
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• BS degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering or MS degree in Civil Engineering
• 12+ years of experience in related engineering field
• PE licensure in Texas, Louisiana or surrounding states (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hiring)
• Experience managing projects/tasks and interfacing with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously, across disciplines internally and externally
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team

Requirements

• Attend project meetings, develop scope of work documents, and prepare proposals for engineering projects
• Perform and/or oversee technical analyses and calculations, develop recommendations and prepare reports for engineering projects
• Work with other specialists, including subconsultants and internal team members, related to geotechnical, remediation, and restoration services
• Assist with development and review of design documents and supporting deliverables including engineering drawings and calculations, technical specifications, and opinions of probable cost
• Assist with development of in-house deep foundations testing capability including procurement and management of equipment, staff building and training, client development, and marketing
• Perform task management, including team assignments and coordination, contractor management, develop budgets and schedules for projects, and manage their successful completion
• Develop and execute field investigation and laboratory testing plans at upland and in-water project sites
• Assist with development of construction planning and observation documentation, construction oversight and management services

Benefits

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/ . Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.