Geotechnical Practice Leader - Earthquake Engineering

$112,500 - $155,500/Yr

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Langan is seeking a Geotechnical Practice Leader - Earthquake Engineering to join its collaborative team in Seattle, WA. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in Earthquake Engineering within the Geotechnical division, managing client interactions, developing business, providing staff training, and leading projects. The role involves developing geotechnical design criteria, preparing technical reports, and directing geotechnical services during construction, with a focus on creating safer, more resilient structures that can withstand seismic events.

Responsibilities

• Development of new business through industry and network connections in the seismic engineering market
• Involvement in professional organizations within the 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 of multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines
• Preparation of technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations
• 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
• Experience in the development of site-specific ground motions for performance-based design (PBD)
• 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
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE, DEEPSOIL, EZFRISK, OPENQUAKE, OPENSHA, NSHMP

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Paid military leave
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time