Civil Engineering, Architecture, Consulting

Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Columbus, OHOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Investigations
Subsurface Investigation
Test Borings
Cone Penetrometer
Dilatometer
Geophysical Surveys
Soil Analysis
Rock Analysis
Foundation Design

Nice to have

Marketing
Business Development
Highways
Bridges
Aviation
Rail & Transit

Role summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), an employee-owned consulting firm, is seeking a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer for its Columbus, OH office. The role involves managing and performing geotechnical investigations and analyses for diverse projects across multiple markets, including highways, bridges, aviation, and buildings. Responsibilities include developing investigation programs, analyzing soil and rock for foundation and slope stability design, preparing reports and construction documents, and supporting marketing efforts. The position also requires providing on-site inspection and engineering services during construction.

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT is currently seeking a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our companywide geotechnical design practice. This position is based in our newly relocated and growing office in the Easton area of Columbus, OH. This position will support a variety of project types including many high-profile projects across our company footprint in our highways, bridges, aviation, rail & transit, marine and ports, water and wastewater, dams and levees, and buildings and facilities markets. Some of our notable ongoing projects include Greendale Levee Greendale, IN; Long Bridge North in Washington DC/Northern Virginia; I-95 Electronic Toll Lanes and the Harry W Nice/Thomas “Mac” Middelton Bridge Replacement both in Maryland and Alexandria Waterfront Design-Build Improvements in Virginia. This position will also support highway and bridge projects throughout the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania for ODOT, PennDOT and other transportation clients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Responsible for management and oversight of geotechnical investigations
Development and implementation of subsurface investigation programs consisting of test borings, cone penetrometer, dilatometer and geophysical surveys
Perform engineering analysis of soils and rock, for design of shallow and deep foundation systems, slope stability, excavations, permanent and temporary retaining systems, dewatering systems and soil improvement
Preparation of geotechnical reports and memoranda
Preparation of construction documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Responsible for responses to requests for qualifications and proposal
Assist in marketing efforts for growth and development of the geotechnical engineering practice in the Ohio and Pennsylvania Region
Conduct and manage on-site geotechnical inspection and engineering services during construction

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

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