Geotechnical Practice Leader – Earthquake Engineering
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $112,500 - $171,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Development of new business through industry and network connections in the seismicengineering market
- Involvement in professional organizations within field of expertise
- Development of repeat business from existing clients through delivering excellent client services
- Mentorship, coaching, and review of work for staff on development of site-specific ground motions
- Performance and of multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines
- Preparation of technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations, working experience with ground motions subspecialty and experience in development of site-specific ground motions
- Preparation of proposals, coordinating projects, managing clients and managing billings
- Performance of other duties as requested
Requirements
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, PhD preferred
- Professional Engineer licensure
- Ability to obtain Geotechnical Engineer licensure
- 10+ years related geotechnical experience with ground motions subspecialty and experience in development of site-specific ground motions
- Experience in the development of site-specific ground motions for performance-based design (PBD) both ergodic and non-ergodic
- Experience in Peer review process associated with PBD
- Experience in geologic and seismic hazard evaluation
- Prior experience with geotechnical investigations and services during construction
- Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing
- Prior field experience in: earthwork, shallow and deep foundation construction, load testing, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection
- Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE, DEEPSOIL, EZFRISK, OPENQUAKE, OPENSHA, NSHMP
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
- Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Benefits
- company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- paid pregnancy disability leave
- 401(k)/Roth with company match
- paid time off including parental and military leave
- employee referral and professional license bonuses
- educational reimbursement
- employee resource groups
- flexible work schedules
- extensive training
- wellness programs
- buddy and mentoring programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
geotechnical engineeringground motions subspecialtysite-specific ground motionsperformance-based design (PBD)geologic hazard evaluationseismic hazard evaluationgeotechnical investigationsspecification writingearthworkfoundation construction
Soft Skills
mentorshipcoachingclient servicesattention to detailanalytical skillsmultitaskingjudgment capabilitiesindependent workteam collaborationcommunication skills
Certifications
Master's degree in Geotechnical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer licensureGeotechnical Engineer licensure