Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Plan and participate in exploration programs and determine appropriate laboratory testing plan.
• Fieldwork related to soil engineering and construction, including compaction testing of soils, aggregates, and asphalt.
• Perform routine laboratory, field and soils tests including but not limited to maximum density, moisture, plasticity index, grain size analysis, direct shear, and other various soil tests. 
• Perform routine laboratory tests on construction materials such as concrete, masonry, and steel. 
• Observation of grading activities and foundation construction.
• Conduct comprehensive engineering analyses, develop appropriate geotechnical recommendations, and produce detailed engineering reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Research applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for projects. 
• Monitor phases on construction projects and prepare progress reports. 
• Assist with reports and project submissions on geotechnical aspects of project. 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read and properly interpret project plans.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and analyses and understand validity of findings.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations pertinent to Geotechnical Engineering.
• Knowledge of testing and inspection of construction materials, standards, and codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment, as outlined in core competencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both orally and in writing.
• Understands AutoCAD and other design software.
• Understands terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in technical reports and project preparation.
• Able to receive and execute the direction of Project Engineers and/or Managers.

Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience preferably with a geotechnical consulting firm.

Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a Geotechnical Engineering concentration required.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Must be willing to obtain nuclear testing gauge, ACI, and ICC certifications.