Geotechnical engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

This position is open for hybrid or remote working arrangements in the US.

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive collaborative and empowering community Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference for its employees clients and society Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature

If this sounds interesting to you and youre curious to learn more then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Design and Engineering team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. We are looking to hire key talent to support our growing geotechnical and geoenvironmental design practice.  We are seeking applicants with 10 years of experience in geotechnical and / or geoenvironmental design. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development of complex geotechnical and geoenvironmental designs and will collaborate with project teams to accomplish design goals.

Your new role

As our new Senior Geotechnical Engineer you will work on complex projects involving the permitting management remediation modification and closure of industrial waste impoundments water and tailings dams and contaminated sites.

Your key responsibilities will be :

• Supporting the conceptual design permitting final design and construction of geoenvironmental remediation systems (cutoff walls barriers closures and caps groundwater management systems etc) for industrial waste impoundments and contaminated sites.
• Supporting the assessment of dam safety and management practices
• Performing construction quantity takeoffs and cost estimating
• Working with experienced Ramboll engineering and CAD staff to develop engineering drawings technical specifications and CQA plans
• Performing geotechnical calculations including seepage slope stability seismic and liquefaction assessments settlement analyses etc.
• Providing verbal and / or written inputs to multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
• Developing proposals with detailed scopes timelines pricing and budgets.
• Providing technical direction for routine and unique or complex projects.
• Planning scheduling conducting and / or coordinating engineering work involving conventional engineering practices.
• Preparing workplans and client reports.
• Supervising less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
• Contributing to the development of the geotechnical practice group and business development.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development for this role we have identified some qualifications skills and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include :

What we can offer you

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture engineering and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So thats where we start and how we work. At Ramboll our core strength is our people and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh diverse and innovative perspectives. We respect embrace and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $114000 and $164000.  Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range depending on numerous factors including experience geographical location internal equity market conditions education / training and skill level and does not include bonuses overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Ready to join us

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position. Please note applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Rambolls supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you dont meet all the requirements we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply we look forward to receiving your application!

An equal opportunity employer

Equality diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age disability or medical condition gender identity marriage and domestic partnership pregnancy and maternity race ancestry or national origin religion or belief sex and sexual orientation military service and veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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