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What You Will Do:GFT is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineerto join our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team in Ohio This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at either our Columbus or Cleveland, Ohiooffice.Joining the dams and hydraulics team atGFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life.Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.What you'll be challenged to do:This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical input and oversight on large, complex projects. Expertise is required in foundation design; retaining wall design; settlement; ground improvement; cut and fill slope design; evaluation of slope stability, geohazards and landslide remediation; general knowledge of heavy civil construction and specialty geotechnical construction practices, and development of recommendations for linear infrastructure this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:Plans and determines scope, resources, schedule, and budget requirements for major and/or complex projectsIndependently designs and/or leads a Team to complete project scopes within budget and schedule requirementsAssists in leading major or multiple large projects with multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors and/or subconsultantsIndependently applies and/or leads a Team with extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and analysesPerforms construction support services, including assisting client with bid activities, performs construction observation, interacts and coordinates with contractors/inspectors/agencies, manages field changes, and closes out projectsReviews completed project documents for conformity and quality assuranceConducts business development to build a book of business. Generates leads, pursues new opportunities, and develops new markets/clients.Works with multi-disciplinary teams for project pursuit and capture.Builds and maintains client relationships, works to identify and understand client needs, and manages client expectations. Assists clients with risk evaluation and asset management.Develops new techniques and/or improved processesAssists in project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignmentsRepresents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignmentsAssigns tasks to and directs less-tenured staff and techniciansAssists senior management in implementing business programs, and may manage organizational programs under the direction of senior managementEducation Experience:What you will bring to our firm:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.5 - 10 years of increasing responsibility and experience in geotechnical engineering.PE or ability to obtain within first 6 months of hire.Experience with common geotechnical software programs such as SLIDE, SLOPE/W, LPILE, APILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, Settle3 and gINT.Proficient in the review and preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS OfficeStrong written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical, organizational, and report writing skills.Ability to work independently and within a team environment.Excellen