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Posted: 11/10/20252025-11-102026-01-09Employment Type:Contract To HireJob Category:EngineeringJob Number: 640599Is job remote?: No
Job Description
PAY: $42-65/hr
Our client is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineerto support their NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic client on their Advisory and Assistance Support Services Contract. Directly integrated into client teams, their staff team actively leverages their professional expertise toward the successful development and completion of Navy facilities design and construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region(s). ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide independent, timely, and professional specialized geotechnical engineering support, services, and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including minor works projects, specific projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization, and facilities development
Participate in conferences with project stakeholders and collaborate with other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure system coordination and integration with specific project requirements
Responsible for coordinating all activities in the specialized area of geotechnical and pavement engineering, in accordance with related UFC Criteria
Support the design of In-House projects and Request for Proposal (RFPs) as a team member for complex projects. Review designs (i.e., specs, drawings, and costs) and RFPs prepared by consultant Architects-Engineers (AEs)
Knowledgeable in the development of final working drawings utilizing current AutoCAD technology. Monitors construction, ensuring the geotechnical aspects of the project are in accordance with the contract plans and specifications
Review contractor submittals of shop drawings, samples of materials, and other design-related items
Confer with the construction contractor and designer (if A/E work) to resolve problems or latent conditions that may arise after construction
Make recommendations for corrective/preventative measures, as appropriate
Ensure that changes in costs, quantity, scope, schedules, design, or any other terms and conditions of the contract are coordinated or approved, as appropriate.
Due to the varied design and construction techniques, geotechnical criteria, seismic activity, climatic conditions, coordination and code requirements, design techniques, cost estimating, and communications are very complex
Analyze data and use geotechnical experience to determine and predict specially developed foundation shear strength and settlement potential for various materials encountered
Determine testing parameters for soil conditions to design structural foundations
Initiate field trips to project sites to evaluate scoping, design, and construction
Inspect existing conditions of soils and foundations to ascertain possible problems and recommend corrective measures
Interface with customer and other interested parties, providing consultation and gathering pertinent information required to complete project scoping, designs and failure analysis, and remedial measures
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC are required
Certifications: Registration as a Professional Engineer in geotechnical or civil/structural with emphasis in geotechnical engineering is required
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Software: Proficiency using MS Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional Geotechnical engineering code-compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required
Education: Completion of a course of studies accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) for a Civil/Structural with emphasis in geotechnical engineering program from a college or university earning a Bachelor's or Master's degree, supplemented by a considerable amount of hands-on facilities and geotechnical design experience, is required
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