Geotechnical Engineer at PND Engineers Inc

Anchorage, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Geotechnical Analysis, Foundation Design, Slope Stability Analysis, Permafrost Design, Thermal Analysis, Seismic Design, Technical Report Writing, Geotechnical Investigation, Civil Engineering, Cold-regions Engineering

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Are you a recent or upcoming bachelor's-level civil engineering grad with a passion for geotechnical work? Join our growing geotechnical group supporting civil engineering projects throughout Alaska. What You Will Do: You’ll work on a wide variety of projects, using the latest technology, software, and state-of-the-practice laboratory equipment. You will learn to prepare geological analyses, foundation design, slope stability analysis, permafrost design, thermal analysis, seismic design, and contract documents for marine structures, arctic structures, retaining walls, soil improvement, roads, bridges and general site civil development—all with an emphasis on foundation systems. You will assist in planning on-shore and off-shore geotechnical investigations in settings ranging from urban to remote, and implementing them independently or in a team setting in frozen and thawed ground. The fieldwork and results will be translated by you and our geotechnical team into real-world analyses and problem-solving through the preparation of detailed technical reports crucial to our clients' decision making. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus. Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam Interest in cold-regions foundation design and permafrost/arctic engineering Strong English writing and communication skills Ability to produce well-organized, clear, complete, and concise technical reports. Candidates will be expected to submit original writing samples for review. Ability to travel for field work in remote areas, sometimes in adverse conditions but always with breathtaking scenery, throughout Alaska. Travel in other parts of the U.S. and Canada is possible. Valid U.S. driver’s license and good driving record Benefits, Perks, and Office Culture: PND offers one of the strongest employee benefit packages in the industry, including: Comprehensive medical plans Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance Disability insurance 18-22 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays annually All overtime paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate Discretionary bonuses Exceptional, employer-funded 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan—no match required Our Anchorage office also values a collegial, connected workplace culture, including biweekly office donuts and bagels and monthly catered all-office meetings, and opportunities to participate in community activities. Why Anchorage? Anchorage is Alaska’s hub: big enough for modern amenities, yet minutes from mountains, coastline, and wilderness. Whether you’re drawn to skiing, fishing, hiking, or simply a quieter pace of life, Anchorage offers a rare blend of career and lifestyle.

Responsibilities

The role involves performing geological analyses and foundation designs for various arctic and marine structures. The engineer will also plan and implement on-shore and off-shore geotechnical investigations and prepare detailed technical reports.