Geotechnical Engineer (entry level PhD)

At Haley & Aldrich , a 900+ person national engineering and environmental consulting firm, our creative, technically strong staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional value to clients. We look for professionals with a passion for solving complex challenges and for creating change, which is a vital part of our culture, no matter what role a staff member holds.
Join our team, as an entry level PhD Technical Geotechnical Engineer. As a geotechnical engineer with a technical focus, you will bring your expertise and unique solutions to highly visible and challenging projects. Our mid-sized group allows entry-level candidates immediate heightened responsibilities, and an open-door policy encourages 1:1 access to some of the best and most experienced geotechnical leaders in the region. This is a full time, hybrid role in our Seattle, WA office.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:

• Perform geotechnical engineering calculations and analyses.
• Perform geotechnical report writing.
• Complete geotechnical field exploration and sample collection.
• Perform geotechnical construction monitoring and testing.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Perform seismic site response analyses, leveraging advanced constitutive liquefaction prediction models such as PMS4Sand and PM4Silt.
• Perform CPT/SPT based liquefaction impact analysis of sites.
• Conduct probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard evaluation.
• Perform Finite element based seismic soil structure interaction modeling.
• Perform traditional geotechnical calculations and analyses such as deep and shallow foundation capacity calculations, slope stability, and lateral earth pressures.
• Write geotechnical reports and other technical document drafting.
• Perform programming in Python.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or Earthquake Engineering - REQUIRED
• MS in Geotechnical Engineering - REQUIRED
• BS in Civil Engineering - REQUIRED
• Engineer-in-Training License
• Ability to obtain PE license in 3-4 years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Team attitude and the ability to interact well with internal staff, and project teams that will include other consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Experience in performing 1-D seismic site response analyses, preferably leveraging advanced constitutive liquefaction prediction models such as PMS4Sand and PM4Silt
• Experience with traditional geotechnical calculations and analyses such as deep and shallow foundation capacity calculations, slope stability, and lateral earth pressures.
• Experience with geotechnical report writing and other technical document drafting.
• Experience with conducting probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard evaluation (preferred).
• Experience with finite element based seismic soil structure interaction modeling (preferred).
• Experience with programming in Python (preferred).
• Experience with Slide, Settle3D, and LPile (preferred).
• Experience on construction sites and field explorations (preferred).
• Ability to travel to temporary assignments across the U.S., the Pacific Islands region, and internationally as necessary.
• The ability to lift 50lbs.
• Current driver's license.

About Haley & Aldrich
Haley & Aldrich is committed to delivering the value our clients need from their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Our one-team approach allows us to draw from our 900 engineers, scientists, and constructors in more than 35 offices for creative collaboration and expert perspectives. Since our founding in 1957, we have had one goal in all we do: deliver long-term value efficiently, no matter how straightforward or complex the challenge. Learn more at haleyaldrich.com.
Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.
The salary range for this position in Seattle, WA is $90,000 - $110,000 annually . Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assesscompetitiveness with the market. This role is eligible to participate in the company's discretionary bonus program. This role may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus.
Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.
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