Design Engineer – Ground Improvement

We’re working with a specialist ground improvement contractor that’s looking to add a Design Engineer to their technical team. This role supports both sales and operations teams across office and field settings and offers the chance to get hands-on with a variety of challenging and rewarding projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze reference documents including geotechnical reports, specs, and civil/structural plans

• Evaluate and select appropriate ground improvement approaches (settlement, bearing capacity, global stability, liquefaction mitigation, etc.)

• Develop cross-sections and soil profiles; select appropriate soil properties for design

• Perform finite element modelling (Plaxis) to assess deformations and stress

• Complete design calculations including global stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and structural/geotechnical capacity of CMCs

• Prepare and coordinate design documents, including calculations and drawings

• Review QA/QC data from Field Engineers

• Draft standard project documents (specifications, means/methods, testing submittals)

• Respond to site-specific issues and deviations from design

• Defend and explain design approaches in the field

• Address reviewer comments and collaborate with the wider design team to secure approvals

What You’ll Need

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in Civil Engineering

• 1–3 years of geotechnical design experience or relevant coursework

• E.I.T. (Engineer-In-Training) preferred

• Strong understanding of geotechnical design and calculation principles

• Proficiency in slope stability analysis and finite element modeling

• Familiar with AutoCAD; proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to technical discussions