Geotechnical Engineer (Nashville)

Overview

Provide geotech engineering for infrastructure projects: site investigation, design, support.

Key Responsibilities

• work planning
• field investigations
• geotechnical analysis
• design review
• report writing
• construction support

Tasks

-Develop work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and laboratory testing. -Provide support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, and contract document clarifications. -Provide geotechnical engineering and guidance for due diligence, investigation, impact assessment, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assisting with the research, design, analysis, concept development, planning, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, airports, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment. -Perform basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability for commercial, industrial, building, infrastructure, and transportation projects. -Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software. -Verify the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various design, and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics, and investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and build foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub-grades. -Perform and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided.

Requirements

• pe/eit
• geotech software
• 5+ yrs
• bachelor's
• driver's license
• communication

What You Bring

-Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT is preferred -Ability to travel to project sites and the physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions. -Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable -Ability to carry required instruments and equipment -Proficient in Geotechnical software including gINT, Slope/W, Seep/W, APILE, LPILE, GRLWeap, Settle3D (or other settlement software) -5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience -Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering -Ability to lift 50 pounds -Good verbal and written communication skills -Ability to prepare complete, concise, and organized engineering calculations and reports -The worker is subject to variable climate and environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold and heat. -Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments

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Benefits

-Professional development and career advancement opportunities. -Competitive salary based on experience. -Retirement savings plan with company match. -A supportive and collaborative work environment. -Paid time off and holidays. -Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

About Accura Engineering And Consulting Services, Inc.

-Founded in Atlanta, this firm swiftly grew into a trusted multi‑disciplinary consultancy serving both federal and local agencies. -It combines engineering, environmental assessment, construction management, and surveying under one roof, delivering personal yet full‑service solutions. -With project footprints from Alaska to Puerto Rico, their typical engagements include Phase I/II site assessments, wetlands and asbestos surveys, and CEI for infrastructure work. -They’re SBA 8(a), SDB and Woman‑Owned certified, enabling high‑profile contracts with DoD, EPA, NASA, GSA, and state DOTs. -Accura stands out for melding responsiveness with technical strength, led by a seasoned team of engineers, surveyors, and environmental specialists.

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