What We're Looking For
The time is right to join HNTB! We are seeking candidates for a Geotechnical Engineer II position in our Baton Rouge or New Orleans offices. The successful candidate will assist with geotechnical engineering tasks to support the design and inspection of foundations, retaining structures, slopes, channels, levees, dams, and other earth- and rock-supported elements.
The HNTB geotechnical practice provides services for multimodal transportation and civil works infrastructure including bridges, roadways, retaining structures, flood risk management, rail and transit, water resource projects, airports, stadiums, and major utility projects. The position may also offer opportunities for cross-discipline design and inspection tasks with bridge, roadway and water resource engineering sections and opportunities to support other national HNTB offices.
HNTB is a privately held, employee-owned firm, with more than 5,000 employees in 77 locations nationwide. We have over a 100-year history designing some of the largest and most complex projects transportation and civil works infrastructure in the U.S. HNTB ranked No. 1 Consultant to State DOT's, 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 collaborative learning environment, and the opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects around the county. As a member of the team, you will contribute to successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB's clients including state DOT's, municipalities, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Responsibilities of Geotechnical Engineer II:
Responsible for completion of discipline engineering project elements such as reports, designs, specifications and plans
Assist with development of subsurface exploration and laboratory testing programs
Coordinate with subconsultants including oversight of subconsultant's budget, deliverables, and schedule
Review geotechnical laboratory data and subconsultant deliverables for conformance with applicable testing and project standards
Correlate and interpret field and laboratory results for use in analyses
Provide geotechnical analysis, design and reports for shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining systems, ground improvement procedures, embankments and cut slopes, levees and dams
Complete geotechnical analyses, report preparation, and design efforts with direction from a lead geotechnical engineer, and be responsive to project needs including design criteria, quality, schedule and budget requirements
Assist with development or review construction specifications, plan notes, and details related to geotechnical design elements (e.g., earthwork and foundations)
Provide support for design review and adhere to project quality management plan
Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
Communicate effectively with geotechnical lead on the job, other discipline's designers and sub consultants
Perform construction observation of earthwork, foundation installation, wall construction and pavement construction
Perform operations and maintenance compliance inspections on flood control features.
Essential Responsibilities:
Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided
Responsible for preparation and/or modification for select portions of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations
Develops project quantities and assists with development of cost estimates.
Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files
Able to self-sufficiently complete various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects
Performs other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Enhances action orientation by taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with support and a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates by building partnerships and working within their department to meet shared objectives.
Communicates effectively by developing and delivering communications that convey a clear understanding of the project needs in a group setting to the project discipline team.
Demonstrates self-awareness by using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and development opportunities.
Drives self-development by actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Being tech savvy by learning the applications used on the job and understanding what software applications are needed to accomplish tasks. Applying discipline-specific software as well as CAD.
Instills trust by gaining the confidences and assurances of others, internally and externally, through honesty, integrity, and commitment to be used through their career.
Displays proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and MicroStation and/or AutoCAD or other software as required for job assignments.
Primary Focus Will Include:
Develop, interpret and evaluate subsurface exploration testing programs and laboratory testing data
Perform geotechnical engineering analysis computations
Prepare engineering design reports and memoranda
Prepare construction documents
Collaborate with geotechnical and other project-team disciplines to develop design solutions
Perform construction and O&M
Execute geotechnical practice growth and self-growth
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or similar emphasis and 2 years of relevant experience
Master's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or similar emphasis and 1 year of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Passes NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or obtained Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Ability to perform office and field work. The candidate should expect to spend between 2% to 10% of their time in the field with periods of little or no filed work.
Excellent written and strong interpersonal communication, ability to multi-task, efficient time management, work with team members remotely, and the flexibility to support multiple projects and task managers concurrently
Knowledge of geotechnical subsurface exploration techniques and laboratory testing procedures
Experience with geotechnical software (e.g., APile, GRLWEAP, SHAFT, LPile, Group, PYWall, SlopeW, SeepW, Settle3, SPW911, Shoring Suite, DeepEX ) and computer aided design software (e.g., MicroStation)
What You'll Need
Essential Responsibilities:
Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
Responsible for preparation and/or modification for select portions of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
Develops project quantities and assists with development of cost estimates.
Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
Able to self-sufficiently complete various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience
Master's degree in Engineering and 1 year of relevant experience
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations:
Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA
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Job Type: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Category: Engineering Group
ReqID: R-10352
