Geotechnical Design Engineer

About the position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is currently seeking a full time Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our headquarters office in Hunt Valley, MD. Project types will include a wide variety of high-profile projects including, highways, bridges, aviation, rail & transit, marine and ports, water and wastewater, and buildings and facilities. Notable projects include Long Bridge North, I-95 ETL Lanes, Harry W Nice/Thomas 'Mac' Middelton Bridge Replacement, and Alexandria Waterfront Improvements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management and oversight of geotechnical investigations
• Development and implementation of subsurface investigation programs consisting of test borings, cone penetrometer, dilatometer and geophysical surveys
• Perform engineering analysis of soils and rock, for design of shallow and deep foundation systems, slope stability, excavations, permanent and temporary retaining systems, dewatering systems and soil improvement
• Assist in preparation of geotechnical reports and memoranda
• Assist in preparation of construction documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Conduct and manage on-site geotechnical inspection and engineering services during construction

Requirements

• MS degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• 3 to 5+ years geotechnical engineering experience including analysis, report writing, and proposal preparation required
• Experience with geotechnical software similar to or including gINT, SLIDE, SETTLE3, LPILE, ALLPILE, ReSSA, etc., and LRFD design
• Propensity and proficiency for problem solving, both in the office and in the field, and have successfully developed innovative solutions to various geotechnical challenges
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Strong writing/verbal skills in order to work with team members, clients, and contractors
• Perform field assignments which include, but are not limited to, walking and climbing through areas that have steep slopes or other natural obstacles
• Candidates must be capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast paced team-oriented environment
• Coordination with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff is expected
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineer certification preferred
• Proficiency in MicroStation/CADD preferred
• Experience working on Federal, State, County and local projects

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs