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What they do
A Geotechnical Engineer specializes in understanding and assessing the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of earth materials. They study the properties of these materials to assess their suitability for construction projects and to design foundations, slopes, retaining walls, and other structures to ensure stability and safety. Investigates geological conditions, conducts tests on rock and soil, and provides recommendations to mitigate risks, ensuring the integrity and longevity of infrastructure projects.
$100,528 / year median in Arizona
Job Description
GILBERT, AZ
loc. May telecommute up to 2 days/wk and occasionally more if workload and/or project requirements permit. Performs engineering calcs, technical studies, field inspections, and prepares plans and specs for variety of projects, such as deep foundations, natural and engineered slopes, and assists in the geotechnical aspects for various technical tasks. Provides general oversight and management of design-related activities for a project, including technical reviews. Prepares calculation briefs, reports, and letters. Works with client and other disciplines to prepare appropriate designs, as dictated by scope of work. Reviews and approves geotechnical calculations and modeling involved in the evaluation of various technical aspects of project work. Reviews vendor drawings and evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations for geotechnical tasks. Consults with construction personnel concerning field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of activities. Ensures production of drawings and specifications meets scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements and satisfies all federal, state, and local requirements. May oversee tasks of Jr- level engineers.
Compensation:
$112,611- to $114,700 #LI-DNI#
LI-Onsite Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions. At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships
- that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the propertyGFT. GFT
does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.Location:
Gilbert, AZ Core Business Hours:
8:00 AM- 5:00
PM Employment Status:
Full-Time Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.