Geotechnical Design Engineer

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Technical):  

• Review and become familiar with reference background information such as geotechnical exploration reports, project specifications and civil/structural plans for use during design and preparation of the design drawings and calculations.  
• Analyze various ground improvement approaches and select the option that meets the project criteria.  
• Develop cross sections, generate soil profiles, and select soil properties for design.  
• Perform finite element modeling, as needed, to understand complex soil-structure interactions and estimate deformations and stresses within the soil and ground improvement elements.  
• Perform all required design calculations and analyses including, but not limited to, global stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and structural and geotechnical capacity of CMCs. 
• Coordinate or prepare design documents (final design calculations and drawings). 
• Review all Quality Assurance/Quality Control from the Field Engineer.  
• Respond quickly to questions from the project team and any conditions that deviate from the design.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understands basic principles of geotechnical design and can perform basic calculations. 
• Proficient with slope stability analysis and finite element modeling. 
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook, familiar with AutoCAD. 
• Understands and adheres to Menard’s safety and quality standards. 
• Effectively communicates with internal project team members constantly throughout the project. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Develops ideas and offers alternatives to facilitate solutions. 
• Able to manage multiple tasks, activities and commitments. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical design experience or coursework. 

-OR- any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  

Certifications, Licenses, Etc:

Required: None 

Desired: E.I.T. [Engineer in Training]