Sr. Geotechnical Engineer - 320 at Dragados USA in NORFOLK, Virginia

Job Description:

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of Flatiron, Dragados USA and VINCI has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project -the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).


The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45' diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America. The project is expected to continue to the end of 2025.



Position Responsibilities:

• As discipline expert, lead the overall oversight of design joint ventures geotechnical design and constructability challenges fort the project. This includes but is not limited to: oversight on all geotechnical temporary and permanent works design, quality of engineering solutions and deliverables, and coordination of design throughout design development and construction.


• Define the geotechnical assumptions for the temporary works, providing project engineering expertise, including but not limited to: preparation of design criteria and basis, and performing specialized engineering, analysis and design


• Lead taskforce meetings and perform interdisciplinary peer/constructability review of design deliverables for optimization compliance with contract documents, and identification and implementation new technologies that provide unique solutions to complex technical issues


• Ensure the consistency of the geotechnical approach over the whole project


• Provide engineering recommendations and decisions within the criteria set by the Design and Engineering department on the projects.


• Support design coordination and liaise with Clients and Subcontractors, acting as discipline expert in interfacing with specialized subconsultants

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution


• Minimum 15 years' experience in geotechnical, structural, bridge, roadway, pavement, drainage


• Proven analytical, numerical and industry design standards knowledge


• Strong multi-tasking, time management and personal prioritization skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills


• Active Professional Engineer (PE or PENG) license

• Doctorate (PhD) in Engineering preferred


• Proven understanding of constructability and construction practices


• Proven ability to identify construction risks or design optimization opportunities to provide Company with a competitive advantage in innovation or cost reductions


• Ability to lead forensic construction analysis regarding post-construction documentation, data gathering, analysis and causal determination


• Able to work efficiently in a high pressure, time sensitive work environment


• Proven ability to delegate work in an effective way to share knowledge and grow internal team with experience


• Developing skills to identify strength and growth opportunities in direct team and provide support, knowledge or coaching to develop strong Company team members


• Proven knowledge regarding constructability codes and requirements for designated work