Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies.
• Review drawings supplied by vendors, clients, engineers, and architects and recommends necessary changes.
• Perform geotechnical design calculations (i.e. shallow foundation settlement and bearing capacity, deep and intermediate foundation design parameters, grading, stability, paving, geometric design, etc.), sketches, technical comparisons and similar technical work as required by assignment.
• Prepare field reports documenting contractors work methods, test results, and the interpretation of these tests.
• Make geotechnical recommendations and prepares engineering reports for senior review.
• Review engineering work of others.
• Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group.
• Compile engineering calculations using standard formulas and computer software.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Develop and execute whole geotechnical scopes.
• Oversee and train and/or teach Braun Intertec technical practices. Supervise and/or mentor junior level staff.
• Understand and manage the need of clients through communications and proposal/project work.
• Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects.
• Identify complex problems, possible solutions and take the appropriate action to resolve.
• Complete safety training as required.

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work within established procedures and/or protocols. Aware of risks associated with recommendations.
• Requires PE licensure in North Dakota or ability to obtain with 6 months.
• Requires BS in civil or geotechnical engineering and 6+ years’ experience.
• Perform the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments, including but not limited to, familiarity with the programs, staff, and operating procedures of the company.
• Understand and work in compliance with corporate practices, health and safety policies.
• Requires creative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-department problems. Ability to qualify professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers; applying engineering principles and practices. Ability to delegate and develop direct reports.
• Ability to develop and progress multiple positive client relationships. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Capable of efficiently and effectively managing project teams including, engineering and field support personnel.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills. Must be able to work independently and as a team member. Must be action oriented, effectively/efficiently manage time and able to learn on the fly.
• Valid driver’s license and pass MVR as required.
• PE Certification
• Developed understanding of Braun Intertec services and has the ability to market to clients.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance