Geotechnical Project Engineer
Who we are
NTH Consultants, Ltd. (NTH) has been providing professional engineering consulting services to the energy, community development, industry, transportation, and water markets since 1968. From a small, Detroit-based, geotechnical engineering firm, our company has grown into to a nationally recognized, full service infrastructure and environmental consulting firm, providing a wide range of services in geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, civil design, and facilities engineering. Those who join our team will see first-hand the impact they have on the environment, public infrastructure, renewable energy, and community development efforts through exciting, high-profile, and challenging projects. Every day, our staff solves problems and overcomes challenges that make an immediate difference to our clients and the people they serve.
A day in the life of a Geotechnical Project Engineer at NTH
- Lead geotechnical field observations and studies, including on-site direction of geotechnical drilling activities, and required permit(s) coordination.
- Oversee various construction operations, including earthwork, monitoring wells, dewatering, and excavation support installations and prepare engineering field reports.
- Coordinate construction quality control services, conduct periodic site visits, and review daily field reports prepared by others.
- Conduct field testing and select samples for laboratory soil and rock testing along with interpretation of data from a variety of tests.
- Prepare geotechnical instrumentation plan, evaluate instrumentation data, and provide recommendations.
- Interpret soil samples and construct geologic profiles.
- Perform a variety of engineering analyses and calculations, with and without the use of engineering software.
- Prepare and/or review geotechnical report and present findings and recommendations.
- Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans/drawings, technical specifications, and reports.
- Interact and communicate with subcontractors, clients, and internal staff.
- Develop and present project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.
What you need to apply
- Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis on geotechnical engineering) or related degree from a 4-year accredited college or university.
- Master of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- Professional licensure in the State of Michigan or another state required.
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in Geotechnical Engineering field, analysis, and design.
- Excellent skills in geotechnical applications and soil-structure interaction.
- Experience with software for geotechnical analysis and design of slope stability, earth retention / shoring, settlement, vertical and lateral loading of shallow and deep foundations, and related items is necessary.
- Experience with soft soil conditions and finite element modeling is highly desirable.
- Experience in analysis and design of earth support systems is highly desirable.
- Experience in various tunneling techniques is a plus.
- Ability to independently characterize subsoil conditions, starting from development of an exploration program through laboratory testing, evaluation of data, and design parameter recommendations.
- At least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring and leading junior staff is required.
- Ability to organize technical material into comprehensive reports as well as perform QA/QC reviews on work product is required.
- Ability to perform project planning, invoicing and collections, budgeting, task delegation, and management to ensure project is completed according to work plans.
- Demonstrated ability to seek and establish new clients and build good business relationships with both new and current clients.
- Must be able to conduct periodic site / client visits and project and business development meetings.
- May be required to assist in developing business strategies and action plans for creating growth opportunities.
- May be required to perform job duties in the field and office, during non-standard work hours, as necessary.
- Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- May be required to enter and work within confined spaces, once appropriately trained.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to and conduct field work at job sites/offices in Michigan.
What you will enjoy (the perks!)
- Become an employee owner with us: company contributions to a qualified retirement plan through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- We believe in work life balance: Flexible and hybrid work schedules available.
- Generous PTO package and paid holidays.
- Paid overtime.
- Participation in our total rewards program with competitive salaries, and low-cost health plans.
- Cafeteria plan options for health, dental, vision plans, and a 401K plan with a company match.
- Company paid employee assistance program for employees & families.
- Paid parental leave.
- Give back to the community through various volunteer events and fundraisers.
- Tuition reimbursement for our long-life learners.
- Professional development opportunities & paid professional memberships.
Why choose us?
In 2023, NTH was named a Crain’s Best Place to Work in Southeast Michigan, and a National & Metro Detroit’s Best and Brightest Company.
As an employee-owned firm, we take our work seriously, but we know how to have fun. We promote a relaxed company culture that focuses on improving not only our staff members' professional life, but also their personal life. We regularly schedule company activities which support employee ownership, such as golf outings, off-site company holiday party, food trucks, book clubs, ESOP month Oktoberfest celebrations, and many more team building events. We also offer a robust engagement program that focuses on all aspects of wellness. Opportunities include regular challenges, educational presentations and health initiatives, impromptu activities such as group lunch walks, healthy snack days, after work bike outings, and more.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work full-time in the U.S.A. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired are required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
AAP / EEO Statement
NTH Consultants, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
NTH Consultants, Ltd. participates in E-Verify.
