Geotechnical Design Manager

Job Description

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for an individual with strong leadership skills to provide direction and guidance relating to geotechnical design and testing. The Geotechnical Design Manager establishes overall Department geotechnical policies, practices and criteria, and manages Geotechnical Design’s coordination with other divisions and disciplines

Principal Duties
As the Geotechnical Design Manager, you will:

• Be responsible for the day to day responsibilities of the geotechnical group to support project delivery (for both roadway and structures), maintenance/operations, and emergency response related to geotechnical activities.
• Develop, maintain, and modify Department standards, specifications, special provisions, criteria, details, manuals, guidance, and processes related to geotechnical design and construction requirements including quality control expectations, processes, and compliance
• Establish and maintain requirements for geotechnical project deliverables such as subsurface exploration plans, foundation type recommendations and capacity, identification and characterization of seismic hazards, geotechnical reports, installation and acceptance criteria for deep foundations
• Identify, develop, and provide relevant geotechnical training needed to support projects and Department goals
• Oversee site geotechnical/geological reconnaissance, drilling, and laboratory testing
• Act as a technical authority on projects and provide technical expertise and recommendations to address geotechnical related issues
• Remain abreast of the key geotechnical issues on individual projects
• Review advertising packages prior to advertisement for quality, documentation, and constructability
• Evaluate applicable project change orders and value engineering proposals
• Participate in asset management efforts
• Oversee geotechnical/geohazard data collection, management and mitigation
• Participate in professional organizations related to geotechnical engineering to represent the Department’s interests and concerns
• Manage budgets, direct the use of available manpower within Geotechnical Design, and determine the need for geotechnical contractor and consultant support
• Direct and oversee the implementation of various design, consultant review, research, and related projects

Minimum Qualifications
In order to qualify, the candidate:

• Must be registered as a professional engineer (PE) in Utah.
• Will have at least four (4) years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE.
• Must have a valid driver's license

Preferences
Preference may be give to those with a background in geotechnical design, hazards, construction, and/or mitigation.

Supplemental Information
Here is some additional information of which you should be aware:

• Working conditions and physical requirements are moderate: This position will involve some field work and the ability to traverse uneven, steep, and rough terrain.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader

Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click HERE to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation, please click here.