Job Description
Job Description
Position: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Midvale, Utah
Salary: $100-160k
Summary:
This is an opportunity with a leading geotechnical and geological engineering firm based in Utah, specializing in dam safety, foundation design, seismic risk assessment, and infrastructure resilience. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they support public and private clients across the Western U.S. in delivering safe, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.
Position Overview
They are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with specialized experience in dam engineering and safety to lead complex investigations, design efforts, and risk evaluations for embankment and concrete dams, levees, and flood control structures. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects involving seepage analysis, slope stability, liquefaction potential, and seismic hazard mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical investigations and design for new dam construction, dam rehabilitation, and safety evaluations.
- Perform and oversee seepage, slope stability, and liquefaction analyses using advanced numerical modeling tools (e.g., GeoStudio, FLAC, PLAXIS).
- Develop geotechnical design recommendations for foundations, embankments, cutoff walls, and drainage systems.
- Conduct field programs including drilling oversight, in-situ testing, instrumentation planning, and construction observation.
- Prepare and review technical reports, design documents, and risk assessments in accordance with FERC, USACE, and state dam safety regulations.
- Collaborate with hydrologists, structural engineers, and geologists on multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal technical development initiatives.
- Support proposal development and client engagement for dam-related projects.
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- PE license required; GE or D.GE certification preferred.
- 10+ years of geotechnical experience with a strong focus on dam safety and design.
- Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g., GeoStudio Suite, FLAC, PLAXIS, gINT).
- Familiarity with federal and state dam safety guidelines and risk-informed decision-making frameworks.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and project management skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and performance bonuses.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Flexible work schedule and hybrid options.
- Professional development support and licensing reimbursement.
Company DescriptionLVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.
We believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.
We provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.
Each team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces.
Make LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.
Company Description
LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.\r\n\r\nWe provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.\r\n\r\nEach team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces. \r\n\r\nMake LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.