GEOTECHNICAL_SPECIALIST_6-17-26.docx

Geotechnical Specialist

Position Title: Geotechnical Specialist

Department/Division: Engineering & Construction Department/ Pipeline Construction Division (PCD)

Essential Functions: Performs geotechnical engineering work in the field and office with emphasis on compliance with WSSC specifications, standard details and project contract documents. Provides technical support to the PCD Quality Assurance Compaction Oversight Program and ensure good engineering practices are used. Works with PCD Technical Contracts Supervisors/Contract Managers to provide geotechnical review of water and sewer projects and verifies specification compliance on these projects. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

· Verify compaction requirements for pipe embedment and final backfill per WSSC specifications

· Ensure density tests are performed at required intervals

· Monitor settlement compliance

· Review and approve Proctor reports, soil classification, Atterberg limits, moisture correction reports, etc.

· Confirm trench backfill and borrow materials comply with WSSC specifications.

· Oversee flowable fill placement and recycled concrete restrictions.

· Maintain logs of compaction deficiencies and resolutions.

· Other geotechnical related assignments as required.

Position Requirements: Candidates must be registered in the State of MD as a Professional Engineer. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years working as a geotechnical professional, including time spent working in a geotechnical laboratory and in the field.

Must Demonstrate:

· Knowledge of WSSC Spec 02315 and related Standard Details.

· Proficiency in ASTM standards (D698, D1557, D6938, D2216, D4318, D6913, C33).

· Familiarity with MSHA gradation tables and geotextile requirements.

· Ability to interpret jurisdictional requirements for MSHA highways and local roads.

· Experience troubleshooting trench excavation issues (unsuitable soils, seepage, settlement).

· Candidate must possess the ability to diagnose complex geotechnical issues and propose practical engineering solutions. Candidates must possess all safety training required as specified in the staff augmentation (IC) contract including confined space entry training.

· Possess a valid driver's license

· Read and interpret water and sewer plans

· Lift up to 50 lbs.

· Maintain certifications

Certifications Required: MD Registered Professional Engineer WACEL for foundations or MARTCP for soils and aggregates Nuclear Gauge Safety Certification Confined Space Entry, MOSH trench safety compliance

Must pass WSSC background check

Position Functions: The Geotechnical Specialist will be stationed at a WSSC Water Depot, will report to PCD Manager, and work directly with PCD. The Engineer will assist and provide geotechnical expertise and training to PCD staff, produce reports, final project closeout documentation, review geotechnical reports, analyze geotechnical findings, perform geotechnical calculations and studies, and assist PCD in the development and/revision of geotechnical design guidelines, criteria, standard details and specifications as needed. The Engineer will provide geotechnical support directly to PCD Technical Contracts Supervisors/Contract Managers working on various water and sewer pipeline projects. This will include:

· Review of the project plans and specifications to develop a submittal checklist for soil suitability testing and approval, and a checklist to determine the required number of compaction 3rd party geotechnical reports submittals needed

· Review and recommendation of all soil suitability testing reports to assist the Technical Contracts Supervisors/Contract Managers and 3rd party PE in determining suitability of native materials for backfill

· Review of all 3rd party geotechnical compaction reports submitted by prime contractors. This will consist of timeliness, required number or tests and at the proper locations required by spec 02315; utilization of the 17-point review checklist when reviewing the 3rd party geotechnical compaction reports; marking compaction reports as revise and resubmit and/or approved; working with the Technical Contracts Supervisors/Contract Managers to correct deficiencies; and maintaining a log of all active PCD projects by name and contract number and tracking the history of each project showing all spec compliance deficiencies when they occur, to include the date that the deficiency occurred and the date the issue was resolved or corrected.

· Review of backfill material submittals.

· Perform field inspection and observation during excavation and backfilling operations.

· Perform field investigation of issues related to trench excavation and backfilling, including settlement, seepage, etc.