Senior Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer
- Employer
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- Aug 16, 2021
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- Industry
- Delivery and Transportation
- Function
- Construction and Skilled Trades, Engineer
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
This is a very dynamic role with critical responsibilities which will provide significant opportunity for the candidate to influence the state of good repairs within WMATA. Therefore, the successful candidate must be a motivated individual with proven Geologist/Geotechnical Engineering skills.
The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing and approving geotechnical designs related to a variety of structures ensuring timely delivery and implementation.
If you possess excellent communication skills, independent ability to lead and move projects efficiently, develop short and long term operational and capital solutions to geotechnical engineering challenges, analyze and understand problems and introduce correct solutions, WMATA is looking for your skills to contribute to providing safe and reliable transportation for the regions workforce.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education
- Bachelor's degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, or a related scientific discipline
Experience
- Seven (7) years of experience in performing geotechnical investigations, data collection, analysis, and resolution of geotechnical problems on construction or engineering design projects
Certification/Licensure
- RWP Certification, Level 2 to be attained within 6 months of hire
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred
- A related master's degree is preferred
- Experience and knowledge with ASTM procedures for classification and testing of rock and soil materials
Medical Group:
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Job Summary/Duties :
- The Senior Geologist /Geotechnical Engineer provides guidance on geotechnical issues related to the Authority's design and construction initiatives and ongoing support for the safety of operations. The incumbent has a key role in defending WMATA's interests in a complex regulatory and public relations environment, ensuring that stakeholder requirements are met and that engineering and construction project design reviews and compliance determinations are performed in a timely manner. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing projects/programs proposed for both WMATA facilities and Adjacent Construction Projects, and for maintaining up to date knowledge and applying governing criteria, including regulatory, WMATA Design Criteria and Adjacent Construction Project Manual (ACPM) guidelines related to geotechnical matters. The incumbent also makes recommendations for changing and updating WMATA's Design Criteria or ACPM as necessary. Familiarity with applicable governing criteria is essential to the position. Provides guidance to the Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs immediate site visits to investigate geotechnical-related conditions that may threaten the safety and operation of the rail and bus systems, such as sink holes, slope failures, water intrusion, tunnel lining conditions and structure cracks. Provides remediation or repair recommendations to relevant departments and coordinates responses with WMATA Structural Engineers to ensure that proposed WMATA facilities and proposed Adjacent Construction Projects are following their respective governing criteria, WMATA Design Criteria and Adjacent Construction Project Manual (ACPM) related to geotechnical matters.
- Serves as Project Lead / Task manager for selected geotechnical engineering tasks, including vibration and vibration mitigation studies and research and design tasks related to new and refurbished aerial structures projects. These duties may include holding weekly meeting with the Contractor or Consultant and reviewing pay estimates / vendor invoices.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Conducts rapid field investigations of critical conditions, including sinkholes, floods, water inflows into tunnels, and structure settlement or deformation, which are often performed as the solitary technical representative and may be necessary to permit WMATA operations to safely resume.
- Observes, manages and oversees consultant field testing and monitoring of blasting, noise and vibration matters to protect and evaluate infrastructure and impacts to operations. Responds to and defends third party noise and vibration complaints.
- Provides guidance to the Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer based on experience with prior construction and familiarity with the behavior of local soil and rock conditions.
- May support the development of the Authority's response and provide testimony in cases involving differing site condition claims as directed by WMATA COUN.
- Participates in the analyses of contractor claims of differing site conditions and the preparation of the technical portions of contracting officer's decisions to defend/protect WMATA's interests and obligations, and mitigates cost and schedule impacts of geotechnical-related issues.
- Reviews related contractor, consultant or owner/developer submitted shop and working drawings and associated computations relative to earth and/or rock support structures. Establishes constructability and conformance of the work as it relates to impact on WMATA infrastructure and operations.
- Participates in project constructability reviews, giving special attention to the associated geotechnical reports and those portions of the plans and specifications pertaining to construction. Establishes that precautionary measures directly associated with geotechnical aspects of projects are properly evaluated and that informed decisions are made thereto.
- Collects, records and examines geotechnical conditions as they are encountered and recommends how to effectively address construction issues such as, protecting facilities from harmful effects of stresses, strains or failures, subsurface hydrology, vibrations resulting from construction or rail or bus operations, and corrosive characteristics of materials encountered during construction or operations. Establishes that the integrity of infrastructure is preserved and mitigates impact to operational elements.
- Recommends changes in design, maintenance or construction practices when results of analysis indicate that prepared plans will not produce desired structural characteristics.
- Conducts technical field investigations and testing, and reviews reports prepared by others regarding the soil and rock conditions anticipated or encountered during construction at or adjacent to WMATA construction sites or facilities to determine, in advance, the safety, structural integrity, construction schedules and other requirements of the areas being examined.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
- Skills and/or behavioral assessment
- Personal interview
- Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- Review of a current motor vehicle report
Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
Company
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.
Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.
Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.
Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.
We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm
- Website
- http://www.wmata.com/
- Location
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600 Fifth St. NW
Washington
DC
20001
US
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