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Geotechnical Project Engineer

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Benesch

Benesch

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering and consulting for community infrastructure

Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Government & Public Sector

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Geotechnical Engineering
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
Communications
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • BS in Civil engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of diverse and progressive geotechnical experience with a focus on Rail
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Excellent communication and intrapersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules.
  • Experience performing soil-related work (classification, lab testing, reporting, etc.)
  • Ability to perform complex analysis and design.
  • Proficiency in utilizing MS Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, along with expertise in specialized software such as LPILE, Rocscience, ASHTO pavement design, Pcase, and Stable, is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with project setup and coordination and preliminary desktop study of site conditions.
  • Mentor junior engineers with field data collection procedures, policies and protocols.
  • Verify that work performed during subsurface explorations is performed in accordance with railroad and Benesch safety requirements, proposal documents, and ASTM specifications.
  • Verify that soil samples acquired during the geotechnical exploration are handled and delivered to the material testing laboratory in accordance with ASTM specifications.
  • Review and approve completed assignments performed and submitted by Geotechnical Designer (Staff Engineer) including:
  • Field work activities
  • Laboratory test schedule and subsequent results
  • Boring logs
  • Reports and Memorandums
  • Review and recommend solutions regarding emerging issues during project construction phases to ensure geotechnical aspects are properly addressed and implemented.
  • Monitor and test civil and structural installations including cut and fill earthwork, footing and pile installation, and ground stabilization activities.
  • Plan and coordinate Geotechnical Instrumentation for remote monitoring.
  • Perform geotechnical evaluations, calculations, and designs for ballast, subballast, subgrade, slopes, pavements, retaining walls, and foundations (footings and piles).
  • Prepare draft geotechnical engineering reports.
  • Support subsurface investigations, geologic reconnaissance, and on-site data collection, including soil and rock sampling.
  • Interact with internal and external clients, project teams, sub-consultants, and contractors

Benesch enhances community infrastructure across the United States by specializing in engineering and consulting services. The company focuses on various sectors, including transportation, aviation, bridges, railroads, roadways, and transit systems, while also engaging in community planning, education, parks and recreation, private development, and environmental services. Benesch serves municipalities, government agencies, and private clients, emphasizing a holistic approach to ADA compliance to ensure accessibility in public facilities and transportation systems. Their team of multidisciplinary experts collaborates to provide comprehensive solutions to complex infrastructure challenges, fostering long-term client relationships. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects, which leads to repeat business and referrals. The goal of Benesch is to deliver high-quality, sustainable outcomes that improve community infrastructure.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1946

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as Consultant of the Year by Kane County and Employer of the Year by WTS Pittsburgh Chapter highlights Benesch's industry leadership and positive workplace culture.
  • The firm's involvement in diverse sectors such as transportation, aviation, and environmental services offers employees a wide range of project experiences and professional growth opportunities.
  • Benesch's project-based revenue model ensures financial stability and continuous opportunities for large-scale, impactful projects.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive engineering and consulting market requires Benesch to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on project-based contracts may lead to revenue fluctuations, especially if large projects are delayed or canceled.

What makes Benesch unique

  • Benesch's holistic approach to ADA compliance sets it apart by ensuring comprehensive accessibility across all municipal aspects, a feature not commonly emphasized by competitors.
  • The company's multidisciplinary team allows for innovative and collaborative solutions, providing a competitive edge in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.
  • Benesch's focus on long-term client relationships through successful project delivery and repeat business distinguishes it from firms that rely solely on new client acquisition.