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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical engineering with a focus on subsurface investigations, underground infrastructure, and project leadership. Capable of managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering client relationships while ensuring technical excellence and innovation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Geotechnical Engineering ExperienceProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseSubsurface Investigations ExpertiseUnderground Infrastructure KnowledgeTechnical Leadership and Oversight
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Hard Skills
Geotechnical AnalysisSoil and Rock MechanicsTechnical Report DevelopmentExcavation Support EvaluationGroundwater ControlSlope Stability AssessmentFoundations DesignGeotechnical Construction Risk EvaluationUnderground Construction MethodsQuality Review and Oversight
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationVerbal Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsMentoring and LeadershipCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseBachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
Industry Keywords
Geotechnical InvestigationsTunnelsTrenchless InstallationsDeep ExcavationsRetaining SystemsMultidisciplinary Project DeliveryClient Relationship ManagementConstruction SupportTechnical StandardsInnovation in Engineering
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead complex geotechnical and underground projects
- Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for geotechnical investigations, analyses, and designs involving tunnels, shafts, trenchless installations, deep excavations, retaining systems, and other underground infrastructure
- Guide project teams in evaluating subsurface conditions, geotechnical risks, and practical engineering solutions
- Manage multidisciplinary project delivery and coordinate with civil, structural, water, transportation, survey, and construction teams
- Direct subsurface exploration programs, laboratory testing initiatives, and interpretation of geotechnical data
- Develop and maintain client relationships and support proposals, pursuits, project interviews, and business growth
- Support construction through RFIs, submittals, value engineering, claims analysis, field observations, and technical consultation
- Mentor geotechnical engineers, geologists, and engineering staff
- Establish technical standards, improve engineering processes, promote innovation, and support strategic growth initiatives
- Serve as engineer of record, technical reviewer, or quality manager on major projects
- Work with engineers, surveyors, and designers in a multidisciplinary team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; a geotechnical emphasis is preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Minnesota, or ability to obtain Minnesota registration within an agreed-upon timeframe
- 10–25 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience
- Expertise in subsurface investigations, soil and rock mechanics, geotechnical analysis, and technical report development
- Significant technical experience with underground infrastructure, including tunnels, shafts, trenchless installations, deep excavations, or comparable heavy civil projects
- Experience evaluating excavation support, earth retention, slope stability, groundwater control, seepage, settlement, foundations, and geotechnical construction risks
- Strong understanding of underground construction methods and constructability considerations
- Experience providing technical oversight, performing quality reviews, and guiding less-experienced professionals
- Ability to work independently as a senior technical contributor and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to travel as needed for investigations, site visits, construction support, client meetings, and project coordination
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
- Master's degree or higher in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a closely related discipline is advantageous
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
- Discretionary annual incentive bonuses
- Monthly employer HSA contributions for HSA-eligible plans
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), funded entirely by company profits
- Paid time off based on professional experience
- Eight paid holidays per year
- Personalized Total Compensation Overview upon formal offer