Mid-Level Dam Geotechnical Engineer

Wood is currently seeking a Mid - Level Dam Geotechnical Engineer to join our Phoenix, AZ team. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of geotechnical engineering projects with a focus on flood control structures, specifically earth dams and levees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Will provide geotechnical engineering and task management / coordination and be responsible for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects to Wood’s Project Managers
• Technical management and direction of site investigations and preparing technical reports
• Geotechnical engineering analyses of slope stability, seepage analysis, settlement, and LRFD foundation design
• Conduct inspections and evaluations of earth dams and levees
• Project and budget management including resource management and oversight
• Coordinating project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
• Collaboration and participation in technical discussions with team members
• Participate in proposal efforts

Skills / Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering; an emphasis in geotechnical engineering is a plus
• Arizona PE license or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• 6 – 10 years + relevant professional geotechnical engineering experience
• 2 – 4 years + experience working on flood control structures, specifically earth dams and levees
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics and local Arizona soils and geology
• Experience in earth dams and levees and two or more of the following areas:
• Transportation
• Foundations
• Pavements
• Drilling, field investigations and laboratory testing
• Good communication, report writing and presentation skills in English
• Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficiency with SLOPE / W & SEEP / W a plus but not required
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites, primarily in Arizona
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non - exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.