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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. · 3 days ago

Geotechnical Engineer | 10+ Years

Northbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $159K/yr

10+ years exp

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking a self-starter Senior Associate Geotechnical Engineer to be an integral part of expanding and developing our geotechnical engineering practice. The role involves technical project execution, project management, and contributions to the geotechnical engineering practice while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on various projects.

ArchitectureArchiving ServiceCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Liz LaCrosse

Responsibilities

Technical project execution, including performing and leading others in hands-on field work, diagnostic testing, and construction administration; combining a first-principles approach and creative problem-solving with a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the geotechnical engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of geotechnical engineering projects, including forensics, problem-solving, and remediation challenges related to buildings and/or infrastructure; and preparing technically excellent client deliverables

Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project manager), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; jumping in to help where needed; training and mentoring teammates; providing high-quality reviews of work by others; and sealing project documents as the Engineer of Record, as appropriate

Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, negotiating changes to scope, and managing client expectations and deliverables

Contributions to geotechnical engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including fostering genuine client relationships inside and outside of WJE; collaborating with other WJE SMEs for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Qualification

Licensed Geotechnical EngineerGeotechnical Engineering ExperienceFoundation DesignMaster’sPhDCommunication Skills

Required

Licensed Geotechnical Engineer in relevant state(s)

Master's degree or PhD in geotechnical engineering or related field

Minimum ten years of relevant geotechnical engineering industry experience, with demonstrated expertise in geotechnical engineering applications across various soil conditions, including but not limited to: design and performance evaluation of foundations for various structure types (including deep foundations); hands-on investigation and testing methods to diagnose distressed conditions; underpinning, ground improvement, and other remedial measures for distressed buildings and other structures; slope stability and earth retention; and settlement issues

Dedicated self-starter, motivated to contribute to the growth of an expanding consulting practice based on a 'principles first' problem-solving approach

Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites

Ability to perform field observations and take soil samples and data measurements (e.g., log borings, piezometers, inclinometers, etc.)

Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes

Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment

Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs

Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Benefits

Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options

Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately

Time off to care for yourself and others

Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development

Company

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world.

Founded in 1956

Northbrook, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.wje.com/

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