Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Ports & Marine, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Ports & Marine

Location: Itasca, IL, US

Kiewit is seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to work on engineering assignments in support of Kiewit Corporation's business. The KIE geotechnical group supports all market types and contract models including design build, progressive design build, CMGC, CMAR, EPC, ECI and traditional bid build. The geotechnical construction engineering focused group supports the design/analysis of temporary structures including cofferdams, gravity retaining walls such as MSE walls and soil nail walls, support of excavation, working surface/platform design, slope stability, WEAP analysis, deep and shallow foundation design. Our geotechnical engineers support projects in all phases including estimate and during construction.

A strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work well in a team environment are considered essential for this position. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will work on interdisciplinary teams that include structural, civil, drainage, and materials engineers, as well as estimators, schedulers and other construction professionals, to perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design. You will be involved in performing geotechnical engineering analyses for a wide variety project types across the United States, producing construction documents and design memorandums.

Master's degree, or equivalent experience, in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field, required. 15+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience on construction related projects in the U.S. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the U.S., required. Demonstrated broad technical knowledge of geo-structural design and geotechnical engineering, including: design of deep foundations, shallow foundations, evaluating slope stability, seismic engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, rock mechanics, settlement of compressible soils, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, and dewatering. Experience with cofferdams and support of exacation is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated focus on interdisciplinary design coordination, coordination between Engineering and Construction, experience working in a team setting, and directing/reviewing the work of others Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships amongst a team. Ability to travel to project sites and the physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions. EPC or Design-Build experience, preferred. Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.