Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Brown and Caldwell, a national environmental engineering firm, has a new opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing Geotechnical Specialty Service group. This individual will provide project teams with a wide range of geotechnical design and construction support, ranging from preparation and review of technical reports, specifications, and drawings, to providing analyses and developing recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slope stabilization, excavation support, trenchless/tunnel construction, ground improvement, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. The successful candidate will have a strong educational background, practical field experience, professional demeanor, be flexible and self-motivated, and have an attention to detail and quality. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company that strongly values client service, high quality work, and employee growth and satisfaction.

Detailed Description:

• Provide guidance and support on the selection and implementation of geotechnical solutions for all aspects of projects within BC.
• Assist in the selection and evaluation of geotechnical subconsultants and provide guidance for field explorations, locations and types of explorations, and testing required for design and construction.
• Prepare and review geotechnical-related scoping for contracts.
• Oversee and direct the work of geotechnical subconsultants and be accountable for design production and quality.
• Assist with innovative solutions for projects with difficult soil-related challenges.
• Assist in the development of geotechnical design solutions.
• Provide budgetary estimates and schedules for Geotechnical Engineering support on a variety of BC projects.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and for professional meetings.
• Maintain status as a Subject Matter Expert in one or more areas of Geotechnical Engineering and support development of internal geotechnical standards and guidelines.
• Provide support in the development of internal training programs for BC Client Service Managers, Project Managers, and leadership team, to educate internal team members on our geotechnical capabilities.
• Assist in identifying skill and expertise gaps to meet the current and future market opportunities and help facilitate recruiting efforts.
• Participate in conferences and seminars and represent BC in social, community, and business situations.

*This role has the potential to work virtually and can be filled near any BC office, with preference in the Midwestern region.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Geotechnical Engineering, including site investigations and geotechnical characterization.
• PE license required and ability to acquire licensure in multiple states as required.
• Experience with earthwork, foundation, excavation support, and dewatering design.
• Experience or familiarity with commercial software (MathCAD, LPile, PLAXIS, Slide2, SWedge, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, etc.)
• Proficient with MS-based computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in project and/or sub-consultant management.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to work well independently, and in both local and remote team environments.
• Experience in design of various geotechnical related systems as referenced above and familiar with design standards, including regulatory and building code requirements.
• Ability to lead or support several projects with an understanding of overall goals and objectives.
• Good technical skills with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and concepts both visually and verbally.
• Candidate may be required to travel, up to 20% of the time.

Salary Range:Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and maybemore or lessdependingupon skills, experience,and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future. 

Location A:

Salary: $115,000 - $156,000

Location B:

Salary: $126,000 - $172,000

Location C:

Salary: $138,000 - $188,000 

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 52 offices and over 1,900 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com.

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer.  Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.  Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.