Geotechnical Project Engineer

Olsson
Dallas +10 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 6+ years of geotechnical analysis and design experience and are comfortable with travel.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6+ years of geotechnical analysis and design experience and a track record of client-focused project management
    — “6+ years of related Geotechnical analysis and design experience”
  • Professionals who thrive on site visits and can balance technical rigor with clear client communication
    — “travel to job sites for observation”
  • Individuals who value working in a people-centric environment and are committed to community impact
    — “Using your talents to positively affect communities”

Things to consider

  • The role requires registration as a professional engineer and a bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering
    — “Bachelor's Degree in civil/geotechnical engineering required”
  • The position demands a high level of responsibility and attention to safety and alertness
    — “The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with constructible designs and meeting project deadlines in your resume and interviews
    — “ensure high client service by providing constructible designs, meeting deadlines”
  • Emphasize your ability to work collaboratively and take ownership of projects in your application materials
    — “Working collaboratively with others. Having ownership in the work you do.”
  • Showcase your communication skills, particularly in client-facing scenarios, to align with the job's emphasis on clarity
    — “creating clear communications with our clients”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Performing geotechnical engineering design
  • Developing project scopes and schedules
  • Traveling to job sites for observation
Typical background
Bachelor's Degree in civil/geotechnical engineering6+ years of related experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Geotechnical-engineeringProject-managementDesign-calculationsScope-and-schedule-developmentSite-observationClient-communication

Preferred

TeamworkCreativity

Stack & domain

Geotechnical EngineeringCommunicationTeamworkRegistered Professional Engineer

About the role

Original posting from Olsson via Greenhouse

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will perform geotechnical engineering design, project proposal and management duties with integrity and a drive to succeed.  You will also process design calculations, develop project scopes and schedules, and travel to job sites for observation. You will be required to ensure high client service by providing constructible designs, meeting deadlines and creating clear communications with our clients. 

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

Working collaboratively with others.

Having ownership in the work you do.

Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

Strong communication skills

Ability to contribute and work well on a team

Bachelor's Degree in civil/geotechnical engineering required

Must be a registered professional engineer

6+ years of related Geotechnical analysis and design experience

The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

Receive a competitive 401(k) match

Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths

Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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Source: Olsson careers (Greenhouse)

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