Geotechnical Research Engineer

Geotechnical Research Engineer

ATI, Inc. (www.atiinc.com) is a full-service architectural, engineering, and facilities management firm with over 40 years of experience providing solutions to federal, state, local, and private sector clients. ATI's goal is to become an industry leader in all our market sectors by providing sustainable and innovative solutions with an emphasis on client satisfaction. We are achieving this goal while maintaining a nurturing, growth oriented and fun working environment for our employees.

ATI has a current need for a full-time Geotechnical Research Engineer. ATI is seeking a talented Geotechnical Research Engineer to join our team at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) supporting the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing geotechnical research projects focused on advancing infrastructure safety and sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Plan and execute geotechnical research projects to support FHWA initiatives.
• Perform advanced geotechnical laboratory testing and data analysis.
• Develop and implement numerical and constitutive modeling for geotechnical applications.
• Utilize a variety of geotechnical data acquisition systems and sensors (e.g., strain gauges, accelerometers, tiltmeters, potentiometers, LVDTs, extensometers, and load cells).
• Apply geotechnical modeling software (e.g., Plaxis, Abaqus) to simulate and analyze project scenarios.
• Contribute to workshops, seminars, and technical committee meetings.
• Prepare and write comprehensive research reports, journal articles, and conference papers.
• Program in MATLAB and Python for data analysis and simulation tasks.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Ph.D. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, papers, and presentations.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States immediately.
• Physical ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, navigate construction sites, and work outdoors.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Familiarity with geotechnical modeling software.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Background in scour research or related topics.
• Programming experience in coding languages such as MATLAB and Python for data analysis and simulation tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000/year depending on experience

Location: McLean, VA

Working Hours: Normal Work Hours - Monday - Friday (anticipate 40 per week).

Benefits: ATI offers a generous benefits package including;

• Competitive salary;
• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave;
• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company;
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with 4% employer match; and
• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Selected candidate may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ATI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. ATI complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ATI is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. ATI will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please let your recruiter know.