Junior Geotechnical Engineer, Infrastructure

Junior Geotechnical Engineer, Infrastructure

Location: Bellevue, WA, US; Seattle, WA, US; Federal Way, WA, US

Requisition ID: 174018

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Location

This position will be based out of our upcoming Bellevue, WA location and includes travel to project offices and work sites. Opportunities for hybrid and flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support the bid phase development of innovative and cost-effective design
• Work within the pursuit team during the bid phase to help identify key design risks and develop plans to mitigate risks
• Support efforts to capture and spread design lessons learned knowledge to all Districts
• Support efforts to develop and spread design innovation knowledge to all Districts
• Work with the interdisciplinary engineering team and design subcontractors to ensure the most cost-effective design is developed
• Train and develop junior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience with a minimum of a year experience working on infrastructure transportation-related projects
• EIT is required
• Strong all-around academic knowledge of geotechnical engineering
• Experience with design of retaining walls, support of excavation, earth retention, slope stability, rock mechanics, soft soils, ground improvement, deep foundations, shallow foundations, dewatering
• Experience working in a team setting and directing the work of others
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• The physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $95,000/yr - $100,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full-time 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.