Sr. Geotechnical Engineer

<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Requisition ID: 298511</strong> </span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span id="cke_bm_347S" style="display:none"> </span>Relocation Authorized: National - Family</strong> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project</strong> </span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Work Location: Ogden, UT</strong></span></li></ul><p> </p><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Core to Bechtel is our <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Vision, Values and Commitments</span></a>. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE"><span style="text-decoration:none">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Impact Report</span></a>. </span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Project Overview:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bechtel Corporation is a global company headquartered in Reston, VA and engaged in the engineering, procurement, and construction of large-scale projects. A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery. As a major contractor engaged in design and construction of large-scale projects in the United States and overseas, Bechtel has delivered projects in some of the most challenging ground conditions; thus, it is looking to add to its staff geotechnical engineers seeking challenging projects requiring geotechnical investigation program development and execution, design of complex ground improvement systems, deep foundation design and installation, advanced finite element modelling for geotechnical analysis, and other geotechnical-related project activities. Bechtel is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Sentinel system of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. Sentinel is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation’s aging force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integration.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We invite qualified engineers looking for opportunities to join our team to help deliver the most challenging projects in the world.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Job Summary:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This position is for a Sr. Geotechnical Engineer who will provide field support as needed, originate analytical calculations and numerical modeling, specifications and reports. The successful candidate will report to the Geotechnical Engineering Manager or a designated Senior/Principal Engineer and is expected to be able to work independently. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Sentinel Project in Ogden, UT. The selected candidate will be expected to travel to job sites and other Bechtel and client offices in the U.S. for periods of time ranging from a few days to several weeks.<span style="color: white;">. #LI-ML1</span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Major Responsibilities:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p>This role will require field support of geotechnical investigations, review of site and subsurface geotechnical investigations data, originate geotechnical engineering calculations, designs and specifications, and prepare geotechnical investigations and geotechnical studies in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. The work will require coordinating with other geotechnical engineers and other technical disciplines in a team environment and may include the following scope:</p><ul><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul type="disc"><li>Planning and implementation of geotechnical investigations, including field support</li><li>Developing geotechnical design parameters for soil and/or rock supported foundations</li><li>Bearing capacity and settlement calculations</li><li>Soil liquefaction assessments and mitigation</li><li>Ground improvement design and installation</li><li>Pile design and installation</li><li>Foundation settlement analysis</li><li>Soil and/or rock slope stability analyses</li><li>Soil and/or rock excavations support calculations</li><li>Soil Column seismic analysis calculations</li><li>Engineering specifications including geotechnical investigations, earthworks, piling, ground improvement, soil and/or rock excavation support, etc.</li><li>Technical memo, study, and report writing</li><li>Vendor submittal review and integration into the design solution</li><li>Budget and schedule tracking and quality compliance</li><li>Coordination with other technical disciplines in planning and executing work as an integrated team</li></ul></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul type="disc"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">An M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university or college and minimum 8 years of progressive related experience or a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering and minimum 6 years of progressive related experience</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, planning and implementing site and subsurface geotechnical investigations, geotechnical engineering designs and specifications, and preparing geotechnical calculations and studies.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain a security clearance</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of the application of geotechnical engineering design principles.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of site and subsurface investigation, development of engineering properties of soil and rock, foundation design and analysis, foundation analysis under dynamic loads and earthworks</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of pile installation and testing, numerical analysis using FEM and FDM, soil and/or rock slope stability and construction specificationsKnowledge of industry codes and standards, including those related to the nuclear industry</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical or related Engineering, from an accredited university.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of soil liquefaction analysis and construction dewatering</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs (including nuclear) and occupational health and safety</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prior experience working on large industrial or civil infrastructure projects</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hands-on experience with industry standard geotechnical software and computational tools</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Professional Engineer registration in Utah (or another U.S. State)</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about/life-at-bechtel/total-rewards/" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Bechtel Total Rewards</a></span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Diverse teams build the extraordinary:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQGhaeRJsU">Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.</a></span></span></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center" align="center"> </p><p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em><strong><span style="color:#3f3f3f">Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to </span></strong></em><span style="color:black"><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong>acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></span></p>