Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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SLR International Corporation is currently seeking a senior-level Geotechnical Engineer with project management experience to lead our geotechnical practice based in Cheshire, Connecticut office.

The Geotechnical group has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering regarding new construction and rehabilitation of buildings, pavements, rock excavation, bridges, slope stability, athletic playing fields, forensic investigations, retaining walls, dams and braced / tied back excavation support systems, from initial feasibility studies through final design including geotechnical construction-phase inspections and testing.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated level of experience in both the performance and management of the development and execution of subsurface exploration and testing programs, analysis and design of a wide variety of geotechnical engineering applications including dam investigations and design, preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans for designing foundations, retaining walls, dams and other geotechnical aspects of construction.

About SLR

SLR is a professional consulting and advisory firm that has been advising clients for 30 years. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 3000 people delivering client solutions across six regions.

In the United States, SLR has nearly 500 employees located throughout 35 offices. Our team represents a broad and diverse range of technical and environmental capabilities.

SLR’s professionals offer a blend of experience incorporating engineers, geologists, toxicologists, hydrogeologists, meteorologists, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, and environmental scientists.

We work for clients throughout our six primary business sectors : Energy, Mining & Minerals, Industry, Infrastructure, Built Environment and Power.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, flexible spending account, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity / Veterans / Disabled Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

Applicants may obtain a copy of SLR’s Dissemination policy upon request and are eligible to use the resolution process contained therein.

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world.

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Job Description Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering
• Master’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical specialty preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in geotechnical engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Connecticut
• Possess reliable transportation to travel to job sites with a valid driver’s license
• Field orientation and proven problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated project management skills

Personable Attributes & Traits

• Consultant-minded professional with a keen understanding of client value generation and business drivers
• Excels in working with peers and subordinate staff in different geographic locations
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to daily work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop rapport and credibility
• Attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Skilled in communicating technical information to internal and external business contacts
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and multi-tasking skills
• Self-directed and highly motivated
• Team player

Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients that result in sustained revenue growth
• Achieve business financial targets
• Manage overall project / program budgets and schedules, client satisfaction / expectations, and internal and contract requirements
• Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of project management and effective delegation and oversight of group or program tasks and goals
• Provide final senior review of technical or promotional communications prepared by staff and others
• Promote cross-selling of SLR technical services
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment
• Manage junior staff
• Collaborate with project managers in the company’s civil, structural, water resource, construction, and transportation engineering teams

Compensation Range :

The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $100, to $120, Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.