Principal Design Engineer - Geotechnical
Fluor ·
- Seniority
- Principal
- Category
- Engineering design
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative to the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity.
• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
• Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of difficult engineering complexity
• Serve as Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other leads and function as mentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Managing and leading a large project
• Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Other Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National authorized to work in the U.S.
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering or geoscience field of study
- Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering
- Minimum five (5) years of geotechnical engineering design experience
- Proficient user of geotechnical limit-equilibrium and numerical modeling software, specifically PLAXIS 2D/3D
- Capable of scoping and interpreting geological, geophysical, and geotechnical site characterization data for onshore, coastal, and nearshore projects.
- Ability to work effectively on multiple projects and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
- Provides geotechnical engineering expertise for Civil/Structural/Architectural (CSA), Pipelines, and Marine Terminals engineering functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Registered Professional Engineer
- Minimum ten (10) years of geotechnical engineering design experience, including experience in petrochemical plants, nuclear power plants, onshore pipelines, and
ports and marine terminals - Proficient user of GIS and/or CAD software for integration of topographic, geological, and geotechnical data
- Capable of designing foundations, earth retaining structures, earthworks, working platforms, and pavements for petrochemical plants and nuclear power plants
- Capable of scoping and managing seismic hazard assessments and performing seismic site-response analyses
- Performs detailed geotechnical analysis and design on onshore, coastal, nearshore, and offshore projects.
- Prepares scopes of work for 3rd-party geotechnical engineering services.
- Reviews and approves 3rd-party proposals, design calculations, drawings, and reports.
- Provides support to Lead Engineers from CSA, Pipeline, and Marine Terminals Lead on projects.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $258,000.00