The Foth Companies

Project Geotechnical Engineer

Posted: 8 hours ago

Job Description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 30 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.Foth is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support a variety of environmentally related projects. This role requires strong technical expertise in geotechnical engineering, focusing on the design and analysis of earth structures, marine foundations, and heavy-lift foundation support. The candidate will assess soil and rock conditions to ensure stable foundations and safe infrastructure, addressing environmental aspects and collaborating with multi-discipline teams. This role is open to remote, hybrid, or in-office work. Up to 15% travel is possible with this role.Primary ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership: Lead project design through technical reports, geotechnical calculations, analysis, and modelingEarth Structures & Foundations: Provide design, construction observation, and finite element analysis. Perform geotechnical analysis, design calculations, and ensure soil stability for heavy civil, upland, and in-water environmental remediation projectsMarine Structural Foundations: Provide pile driving analysis, dynamic pile testing, CAPWAP. Collaborate with structural engineers to create complementary foundation designsHeavy-Lift Foundations: Evaluate soil and rock properties, load-bearing capacity, and ground improvement. Address environmental impacts and ensure sustainable practicesGeneral Geotechnical: Collect data, analyze slope stability, manage groundwater, and assess geotechnical risks. Use tools like AutoCAD for design and decision-makingProject Management: Assist with proposals, reports, and project phases. Coordinate tasks, review junior staff work, and ensure high-quality deliverablesField Work & Construction Support: Prepare design calculations, develop field sampling plans, coordinate field work, provide construction observations, and perform site visits to analyze dataPermit Preparation: Prepare permit documents for mine site development, dam safety, closure, reclamation, and financial assuranceProposal, Budgets, and Work Plans: Prepare proposals, including project budget and schedule, work plans, and management of subcontractor/vendor contractsTeam Oversight: Act as technical lead in the oversight of other engineers, geologists, and consultantsRequired QualificationsExperience: 7+ years of experience performing civil engineering work with a geotechnical focus in heavy civil design and constructionEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related fieldCertification: Professional Engineering Certification (PE) Preferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related fieldExperience designing waterfront facilities including pile, steel sheet, and slurry wall improvementsExperience designing retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations including spread footings, drilled piers, piles, and caissonsExperience designing dredging, slope stability, and in-water capping aspects of remediation projectsWhy FothEstablished Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careersAll Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

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