Geotechnical Engineer, Infrastructure

Requisition ID: 174003

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We're offering a fantastic opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Bellevue, WA. As a mid-level career professional, you'll gain experience on high-profile projects and collaborate with industry experts. In addition,

• Exciting Projects: Work on mega design-build projects with full project delivery.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of an interdisciplinary team that includes structural engineers, roadway engineers, estimators, schedulers, and construction experts.
• Impactful Work: Perform engineering analysis, design, and estimates that support design-build pursuits and ongoing projects.

If you're passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit's proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit's management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures - we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Location

This position will be based out of our upcoming Bellevue, WA location and includes travel to project offices and work sites. Opportunities for hybrid and flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support of the bid phase development of innovative and cost-effective design
• Working within the pursuit team during the bid phase to help identify key design risks and develop plans to mitigate risks
• Support efforts to capture and spread design lessons learned knowledge to all Districts
• Support efforts to develop and spread design innovation knowledge to all Districts
• Work with the interdisciplinary engineering team and design subcontractors to ensure the most cost-effective design is developed
• Train and develop junior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
• Registered Geologist and/or Geomorphologist would be a PLUS
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience with infrastructure transportation related projects
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the U.S. with PE in WA State a plus
• Strong all-around academic knowledge of geotechnical engineering
• Experience with design of retaining walls, support of excavation, earth retention, slope stability, rock mechanics, soft soils, ground improvement, deep foundations, shallow foundations, dewatering...
• Strong experience in seismic engineering is required
• Experience working in a team setting and directing the work of others
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• The physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions
• Ability to travel to project sites
• EPC or Design-Build experience, preferred #LI-MD1 #LI-MD1

Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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