Sr. Geotechnical Engineer

Education* BS and MS in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent)Registration* Professional Engineer, preferably Washington or OregonSkills* Sound report-writing competencies* Strong communication skills* Solid time management skills* Strong technical skills* Strong interpersonal and mentoring skillsKnowledge / Experience* 10+ years of Geotechnical Engineering consulting and design experience.* Knowledge of Project Management procedures* Must have initiative, confidence in relating to management.* Understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of retaining wall, deep foundation, slope stability, settlement and seismic design.Personal Attributes* Strong focus on outcome and deadlines* Ability to work successfully within a project-based and team-based environment* Excellent time management skills* Ability to communicate effectively to clients and stakeholders* Ability to write high quality technical reports* Initiative - self starter* Enthusiastic * Health and Safety conscious* Committed to quality deliverables * Willing to train and mentor less experienced staff in technical matters Job Description : At work around the world.... URS is one of the world's leading engineering services firms. Our professional staff of planners, engineers, architects, scientists, program and construction managers, and operations and maintenance specialists work together to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to the challenges facing industry and government. At URS, we take pride in helping to build and maintain vital infrastructure, and preserve and protect the environment. Our ability to provide a complete range of services in a wide array of markets, develop innovative technical solutions to the most complex projects, and serve or clients through our worldwide delivery system has made URS a global leader.The Seattle office is currently seeking a Sr. Geotechnical Engineer. The ideal candidate will work on some of the most challenging, largest, and highest profile projects in North America, including: A major mountain pass highway widening project that encompasses a snowshed, bridges, complex structural walls, and rockfall and avalanche studies; unique and challenging dam expansion in the arctic; and a water treatment plant for a dam removal.The Sr. Geotechnical Engineer will support our work on large transportation, mine, industrial and commercial, levee repair, dam, water resources, and facilities projects. Responsibilities would include performing geotechnical engineering analyses, design and report preparation for the design and construction of buildings, bridges, roadways, dams, mines, tunnels, airports, landfills and infrastructure facilities. Additional responsibilities include coordinating geotechnical investigations, development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely, accurate and profitable completion of all projects, including responsibility for client billings and schedule control. Actively assist in marketing new clients and fostering existing client relationships. Develops budgets, scope of works, level of efforts and proposals. URS takes an organized approach to nurturing and developing your career. We'll put the latest technology in your hands. You'll find one of the best benefit packages in the industry with competitive compensation packages. But most of all, what you'll find is a company that values its employees, promotes teamwork and rewards performance. We believe that the success of our company is due to the collective efforts of each individual.Please apply directly to requisition URS30067.xursmdxftpz : : EOE M/F/D/V