Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Langan, an engineering and environmental consulting firm, is looking for a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join its team in Panama. The engineer prepares technical reports, specifications and plans, designs foundations, retaining walls and other geotechnical aspects of construction, and partners cross-functionally on land development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Design earth structures, deep foundations, excavation support and underpinning systems
• Assist the project manager with field work coordination and project management support
• Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and inspect geotechnical construction where needed
• Coordinate investigations and help write geotechnical reports
• Prepare standard logs and field forms such as drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies and chain of custody logs
• Perform field work as required

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; Master's in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred
• 3+ years of related geotechnical experience in investigations and construction inspections
• FE/EIT certification preferred
• Prior field experience in earthwork, piles, load testing, footings, retaining walls, ground improvement and excavation support
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in a team
• Travel may be required depending on business needs and project assignments

Required skills

• Geotechnical report writing and specification writing
• Desired software: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE

What we offer

• Full-time employment with private medical insurance and dental coverage
• Life insurance and paid time off including parental leave
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses
• Educational reimbursement