Senior Geotechnical Engineer

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team, supporting facilities design and construction projects for NAVFAC Atlantic (LANT) in Norfolk, VA.

Job Duties & 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 collaborates 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 pavements 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 uses 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