Geotechnical Project Engineer

Description

• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships (internal and external) and identify and develop new client relationships
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients, and team members
• Participate in construction observation and special inspections.
• Prepare engineering calculation packages
• Perform geotechnical analyses including bearing capacity evaluations, stability evaluations, support of excavation design, and seepage analyses
• Participate in or lead field assignments, including observation of geotechnical explorations
• Prepare technical specifications, design drawings, and construction submittals for compliance with contract requirements and design assumptions
• Provide guidance and supervision for junior staff and create a challenging and engaging work environment
• Responsible for all phases of project execution for the implementation of geotechnical explorations, engineering analyses & recommendations, and construction consultation, including but not limited to client interaction, proposal preparation, budget and scheduling, technical oversight, report preparation, internal QA/QC, and project scope delivery and execution
• Review and assign field and laboratory soil testing

Requirements

• PE certification or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.
• 3+ years’ experience in geotechnical field inspection and office engineering
• Following certifications a plus: Nuclear Density Gauge Operator; American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level I Inspector; and/or Related certifications from ICC.
• Some weekend and overtime work may be required; limited overnight and interstate travel may be required with this position
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, providing strong team leadership and effective project delivery
• Candidate must have consistent means of transportation to and from project sites with a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• 5-7+ years’ experience
• Good communication, planning, time management, scheduling and organizational skills
• Must have experience in preparing geotechnical reports, leading and directing a technical team and interacting with clients
• Field experience should include: observation and logging of test borings and test pits; performance of infiltration testing; observation and logging of pile load testing and production pile installations; observation of fill placement and subgrade preparation; observation of retaining wall construction; etc.
• Office geotechnical engineering experience should include shallow and deep foundation design, retaining wall design and slope stability analysis
• Drug testing may be required
• Soils laboratory experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline is required; Civil Engineering preferred; Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering is a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT, and other CAD platforms is a plus
• Experience or academic training with geotechnical software such as SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SETTLE3D, DeepFND, L-Pile and other analysis software is preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance