Geotechnical Engineer

Overview<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">As one of the nation's leading electric transmission line construction companies, </span><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">MasTec Power Delivery</span></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"> companies engineer and construct efficient and reliable electrical transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard systems. Our extensive workforce includes both union and nonunion teams, which, combined with our specialized equipment fleet, allows us to effectively meet our clients' needs for power delivery, emergency restoration, and ongoing maintenance. We've been involved in some of the most challenging and recognizable electric projects across the U.S. From the electric plant to the end users, MasTec's experienced managers and crews consistently deliver transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard services with an unfailing commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainable practices. </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for providing geotechnical engineering support for high-voltage electric transmission and power delivery projects. This position applies geotechnical principles to the evaluation, design, and construction of foundations and other project components, helping ensure safe, reliable, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The ideal candidate will have experience supporting infrastructure, utility, or transmission projects and will work closely with civil, structural, transmission, construction, and project management teams. The role requires sound engineering judgment, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage geotechnical assignments from investigation and analysis through design, documentation, and construction support.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>salary range: $120-150k depending on experience</strong></span></p> <br>Responsibilities<br><br><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Perform geotechnical investigations, field evaluations, and site assessments for transmission and power delivery projects.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop and review geotechnical reports, engineering calculations, recommendations, and design documentation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate subsurface conditions and provide recommendations for transmission structure foundations and other civil infrastructure.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support foundation design, including evaluation of bearing capacity, settlement, lateral capacity, uplift, and other applicable geotechnical considerations.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate with civil, structural, transmission, and construction teams to develop practical and constructible foundation solutions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Review soil and laboratory testing data and interpret geotechnical information for design applications.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide geotechnical input for project development, cost estimates, schedules, and design decisions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support constructability reviews and provide recommendations to address field and construction challenges.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Review contractor submittals, respond to technical questions, and provide engineering support during construction as needed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure geotechnical designs and recommendations comply with applicable codes, standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively to project teams, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Travel periodically to project sites, customer meetings, and field investigations as required.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Perform other duties in support of project and department objectives.</span></li></ul> <br>Qualifications<br><br><ul data-spread="false"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Minimum 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience, preferably supporting utility, transmission, power delivery, or other heavy civil infrastructure projects.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one preferred.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with transmission structure foundation design is highly desirable.</span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Skills & Qualifications</span></h2><ul data-spread="false"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and foundation design.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience evaluating subsurface conditions, soil properties, bearing capacity, settlement, uplift, and lateral loads.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with geotechnical investigation methods, soil and laboratory testing, and interpretation of field data.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of applicable geotechnical and structural design codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE, ACI, and relevant industry standards.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with geotechnical analysis and design software preferred.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to prepare and review technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Willingness to travel to project sites and field locations as required.</span></li></ul>