Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Billings, MT (Finance)

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Summary:

Tetra Tech invites you to consider a rewarding opportunity within our geotechnical engineering operations as a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer working from Billings, MT. Our project assignments allow engineers to work and travel within the spectacular Rocky Mountain region and across the United States on diverse client projects and various industries, including infrastructure, environmental hazard sites, mining, and oil and gas. Typical geotechnical projects touch the entire spectrum of geotechnical engineering, including: geologic hazard studies and mitigation, soil and rock slope stability analyses, waste containment design, horizontal directional drill (HDD) design, shallow and deep foundation design, bridge and highway corridor design, pavement section design, field instrumentation and monitoring, deep foundation load testing, and construction oversight and materials inspection.

Successful candidate should have strong technical skills plus ability to generate new work from regional or national markets. A strong track record of successfully project delivery and client satisfaction is preferred. Experience with projects in the civil, environmental, hydrology or hydraulics fields, mining and mine reclamation, geohazards, dams and levees, and general construction is a plus. Engage with and support other senior leaders on critical aspects of our business, fostering a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and setting high expectations for technical and business performance across the company.

Your Role:

• Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to provide leadership to facilitate growth of our geotechnical engineering practice and client accounts in the Billings area.
• Manage projects and staff through all states of the project life cycle in the delivery of geotechnical field investigation and design services .
• Responsibilities also include direct assistance in growth of the geotechnical group in the Billings area and regionally, and business development of key client accounts.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates to develop new business opportunities from local and regional markets.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and prepare final engineering reports, perform geotechnical quality control inspection and documentation on construction projects, professionally interact with clients, and strictly adhere to and promote company health and safety standards and expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor, Master of Science, or PhD in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical/Materials emphasis, or related Geological Engineering degree.
• Fifteen to twenty-five years or more of experience in geotechnical engineering with management capabilities.
• PE license in Montana with Wyoming preferred as well.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and other Microsoft software.
• Experienced in preparation of engineering plans and specifications packages for public and private projects.
• Able to perform geotechnical design analysis, calculations, and proficient with current geotechnical design software.
• Familiarity with geotechnical lab testing and construction materials testing expected.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills, comfortable with client communications.
• HAZWOPER and MSHA certification preferred.
• Ability to travel for meetings, site visits, etc. as needed (approx. 25% of travel required).
• Must be able to; lift moderate loads, walk/hike in variable mountainous terrain, work in variable weather conditions all seasons, and occasionally work long hours.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Target salary range: $110,000 to $150,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

About Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers . Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 117 ECS