Geotechnical Engineer - Entry Level

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!
We are looking to expand our Geotechnical Design Group with a Geotechnical Design Engineer based in our Richmond, VA location. We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineer who is capable of developing a design and implementing that design through reports, drawings, specifications, and construction phase services. The position reports a portion of time to the office, part remote and part on site. This is considered primarily an office position; however, the applicant shall be prepared for various field assignments throughout their career. The position includes providing geotechnical designs and performing analysis for various transportation, water/wastewater, marine, and site development projects. Projects are primarily municipal or governmental in natures of both design bid build and design build format.
Responsibilities:
Engineers shall be capable of recommending and analyzing various foundation options for buildings, bridges, retaining walls along with other non-standard structures. Applicants shall be able to adapt their designs to the needs of both our municipal owner and our design build contractor clients. Applicants shall be capable of preparing cohesive reports, developing project specific specifications, and geotechnical details. Applicants will be required to perform field engineering services including borings inspection, deep foundation inspection, and field consultations.
Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor's degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline (master's degree preferred)
• Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EIT)
• Field experience relating to site grading and foundation construction, highly desired
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Required Submissions:

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to )

Benefits:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****
Position #: 2253
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