Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Prepare geotechnical proposals and reports.
• Collaboration of scopes of work and recommendations with senior level engineers.
• Use your problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex challenges.
• Evaluation of soils for bearing capacity, subgrade modulus, seismic site classification, lateral earth pressures, analysis of laboratory test data and results, pressuremeter analysis, slope stability analysis, deep foundation design and other related geotechnical engineering topics.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Work closely in coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and other SME team members.

Requirements

• Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions.
• Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting (up to 50lbs repetitively), walking on uneven ground frequently, and carrying equipment, working in various weather conditions, and traveling to different locations.
• Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies.
• Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly.
• Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions.

Benefits

• 401k match
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Volunteer Time Off
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance