Geotechnical Project Engineer at YEH and Associates, Inc in Denver, CO

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Yeh and Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our Denver, Colorado office. You will support a wide range of geotechnical engineering projects across the United States, contributing to both routine and complex design and development efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geologic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-6+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Strong communication, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Commitment to safety standards and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software (gINT, Slide, SLOPE/W, GeoStudio, Rocscience, LPILE, MathCAD, Microsoft applications).

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate with technical staff, project managers, and subcontractors to execute field exploration programs, including geologic hazard assessments, challenging ground conditions, special permit conditions, geotechnical monitoring, and traffic control.
• Assess job and site hazards and develop Health and Safety Plans.
• Interpret geologic and subsurface data to inform engineering designs, analyses, and recommendations.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and calculations, developing recommendations for infrastructure and development projects (e.g., grading, slope stabilization, foundations, seismic hazards, retaining walls, earth pressures, and pavement design).
• Prepare technical reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for review.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop engineering cost estimates, proposals, and project schedules.
• Lead geotechnical design efforts for structures like tieback anchors, soil nail walls, MSE walls, and landslide/rockfall mitigation.
• Provide construction observation and engineering support during the construction phases of projects.

Work Environment:

• Work outdoors in various terrains, weather conditions, and stages of construction.
• Periodic travel, including overnight stays, is required. The company provides a vehicle, per diem, and lodging.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

We supply our engineers with a company vehicle, equipment, and tools. Health insurance, 401k matching, paid leave, and competitive wages, are all a part of the Yeh employment package.

Education/Training

Yeh believes in supporting one another and encourages continually development of education and professional development. We promote involvement within our industry by asking our team members to join professional organizations. Our culture recognizes the importance of sharing knowledge, skills, and abilities by partnering our experienced team members with less experienced team members to share their skills and expertise.

Equal Opportunities

Being a minority owned business, our foundation is built on our commitment to provide opportunities in which all employees are engaged and passionate about providing innovation geotechnical design and construction materials solutions to better our world. We believe that doing the right thing is the best decision long-term and recognize that varied backgrounds enrich our team by exposing us to unique perspectives, unlocking innovation, expertise, and efficiency.

We provide opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic protected by law.