Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Requisition ID: 296636

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: 159,700 - 231,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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Project Overview:

Since 1898, Bechtel has helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. For over 70 years, Bechtel has been at the forefront of nuclear innovation delivering clean, reliable energy worldwide on over 150 nuclear power plants, adding more than 74,000 megawatts of nuclear generation capacity to the world. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland's nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.

We invite qualified engineers looking for opportunities to join our team to help deliver the most challenging projects in the world.

Job Summary:

This position is for a Geotechnical Engineering Specialist who will perform geotechnical activities for the Poland AP1000 project, and originate/check analytical calculations and numerical modeling, specifications, and reports (including licensing documents). The successful candidate will report to the Geotechnical and Hydraulic Engineering Services Supervisor or their designee and is expected to be able to work independently. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, a can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. The selected candidate will be expected to travel to the job site in Poland and other Bechtel and client offices in the U.S. and overseas for periods of time ranging from a few days to several months. In addition, it will be required that the candidate have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and embrace Bechtel's diversity, equity & inclusion, leadership, quality, and safety values. This will be a project assigned position based in Reston, VA.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts independent scope of work and technical specifications for geotechnical design and field investigation works including geotechnical design of ground improvements, foundations, general earthworks, dam walls and settlements on medium size projects or assignments in support of a global business unit
• Coordinates and oversees field and laboratory
• Participates directly in new business efforts involving specialized and unique Geotech and seismic applications
• Interviews client personnel to determine their needs, develops scope for cost estimates for services and participates in proposal preparation and presentation
• Conducts or leads special studies on economic feasibility and on new technologies, methods and materials
• Interprets new or special governmental regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data
• Develops and coordinates special technical educational and training programs for Bechtel personnel
• Takes an active and visible role, representing Bechtel at professional conferences and on committees
• Keeps abreast of technological developments in the respective field and keeps management informed on important new advances
• May participate in public meetings and licensing hearings

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (Polish, European and international) related to geotechnical engineering
• Experience with geotechnical software such as SLOPE/W, LIPLE, PLAXIS, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.

• Ability to communicate in English.

• Right to work in the United States without sponsorship

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (Polish, European and international) used in the nuclear industry
• Demonstrable previous experience working on a large industrial EPC project
• Knowledge of Polish geology, preferred knowledge of geology around Lubiatowo
• Experience with licensing, design, and construction of commercial nuclear power plants
• Experience with nuclear quality programs
• Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience working with procedures meeting nuclear quality assurance programs and occupational health and safety

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

Client-provided location(s): Reston, VA

Job ID: Bechtel-296636

Employment Type: PART_TIME

Posted: 2026-07-07T20:27:02