Geotechnical Engineer jobs in New Bedford, MA

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment?  Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement?  Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day?  If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

The scientists and engineers of Foth Environment Solutions take on complex projects across many markets, including manufacturing, mining, solid waste, utilities, and coastal infrastructure. Informed by decades of experience and today’s best practices, we solve critical problems and add value in each of the markets we serve.

Foth Environment Solutions has a long track record of exceptional results. Whether the goal is asset realization, navigating regulations, ensuring safety, reducing costs, or gaining a competitive edge, we are ready for the challenge.

Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Project Sediment Engineer who is pursuing new learning experiences and career growth opportunities.  This position can be fully remote or performed out of a local Foth office.

• Portland Harbor Superfund Remediation (RM9W) - FOTH
• Site Investigation for Former MGP Site - FOTH
• Challenge Accepted: The Lake Superior Restoration Project that “Couldn’t Be Done” - FOTH
• Lower Fox River Contaminated Sediment Cleanup - FOTH
• Sediment Remediation: The Balance between Stakeholder Expectations and Technical Requirements - FOTH

• Prepare design calculations, alternative analyses, specifications, drawings, and other technical work products as required including using CAD principles
• Plan and oversee key elements of Predesign investigation (PDI), Basis of Design Report (BODR), remedial design work plan (RDWP), 30/60/90 final design
• Perform bank stability and erosion protection calculations, evaluation of river banks adjacent to dredging and capping areas, sediment capping design and dredge prism design for complex sediment remediation projects, including work scope and cost estimating of remedial alternatives
• Execute field projects, perform field testing and logging, interpret and conduct field tests, and collect soil and sediment samples using vibrocore-geoprobe-split barrel-piston-shelby tube techniques
• Review field soil and sediment samples, selection of samples for geotechnical laboratory tests, selection of tests for physical parameterization and analytical modeling purposes
• Perform geotechnical calculations, analysis, modeling, or interpretation to support sediment and soil project design
• Perform construction management or construction observation at select sediment management project sites under the guidance of a Senior Foth Construction Manager
• Maintain positive relationships and knowledge of existing and proposed regulations related to sediment management with approval authorities, industry organizations and internal and external customers
• Assist business development efforts by supporting proposal preparation and cultivating client relationships for both existing and potential clients

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering or related engineering degree
• 7 years of experience in contaminated sediment management projects including feasibility studies, alternative evaluations and design
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Knowledge of Civil 3D CAD principles used in the design of contaminated sediment remediation, navigational dredging, or geotechnical engineering solutions
• Previous experience preparing detailed engineering plans and specifications including capping solutions and dredge prisms for contaminated sediment sites
• Previous experience performing sediment remedial action alternatives analysis, including scoping and cost estimating

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering
• 5 years of experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Previous experience with integrating complex science and engineering on sediment management projects
• Proven record of establishing positive working relationships with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services. 

Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 80 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.

Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference!