What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineer position at STV, Inc.?
STV is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support a $3-$5-billion-dollar project in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. This role will be integral in ensuring compliance with transportation standards and providing technical guidance throughout project planning, design, and construction phases. The Geotechnical Engineer will receive structured onboarding and mentorship to progressively build expertise in geotechnical analysis, risk assessment, and project delivery within the project.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Geotechnical Engineering Manager in guiding the geotechnical engineering efforts, including site investigations, soil testing, and foundation design.
- Ensure compliance with geotechnical standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Provide expertise and guidance to the geotechnical team during the project planning phase, which includes developing the geotechnical scope, units, and staff hours, and performing negotiations with design team.
- Provide technical guidance to project teams on ground improvement, slope stability, and foundation systems.
- Collaborate with structural and roadway engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions into design plans.
- Review geotechnical reports, calculations, and design recommendations.
- Identify geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies to enhance project success.
- Support project permitting, stakeholder coordination, and construction oversight as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 6 years of geotechnical engineering experience, including leadership roles in infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or the ability to obtain one within six months.
- Expertise in geotechnical analysis, foundation design, and soil-structure interaction.
- Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, LPILE, GeoStudio, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of geotechnical standards, specifications, and design criteria.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to address complex subsurface challenges.
Why Join STV?
- Work alongside top industry professionals on high-impact infrastructure projects.
- Hands-on experience with geotechnical operations, planning, and design.
- A collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and career advancement.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * Back-Up Dependent Care * Parental Leave * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships