What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Senior Staff Engineer position at AET?
At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We create an environment that values teamwork, curiosity, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative engineering and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects and offer rewarding work, exceptional training, and career development opportunities.
Manage simple to complex projects and direct a project team where multiple disciplines may be required from initial authorization to completion including client interaction, work scheduling, interpreting implications of complex data, establishing and monitoring project budget, invoicing and quality control.
Perform engineering observations/judgments of geostructural activities, including jobs with a higher degree of difficulty.
Prepare formal geotechnical engineering reports, including recommendations.
Coordinate and assign staff to perform field testing.
Critically review, edit, and sign technical reports and correspondence of other staff.
Represent AET by presenting ideas, solutions, and innovative advancements to clients, peer groups, public audiences, and regulatory agencies and in professional publications.
Assist in coaching and training junior staff and perform critical performance appraisals of Technicians and lower level Engineers.
Supervisory Responsibility Provides work direction to field engineers, technicians, and drillers.
Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public.
Some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company business. Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, procedures and technologies in designated field(s).
Maintain professional registration(s).
Frequent travel required within regional area. Occasional out-of-town travel.
Many duties outdoors or away from main office/laboratory location.
Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
Maintain the quality of service and work product.
Complete assigned projects within budget and satisfy client needs.
- Please note that if stationed in Rapid City, SD, travel expectations may increase.
Manage simple to complex projects and direct a project team where multiple disciplines may be required from initial authorization to completion including client interaction, work scheduling, interpreting implications of complex data, establishing and monitoring project budget, invoicing and quality control.
Perform engineering observations/judgments of geostructural activities, including jobs with a higher degree of difficulty.
Prepare formal geotechnical engineering reports, including recommendations.
Coordinate and assign staff to perform field testing.
Critically review, edit, and sign technical reports and correspondence of other staff.
Represent AET by presenting ideas, solutions, and innovative advancements to clients, peer groups, public audiences, and regulatory agencies and in professional publications.
Assist in coaching and training junior staff and perform critical performance appraisals of Technicians and lower level Engineers.
Supervisory Responsibility Provides work direction to field engineers, technicians, and drillers.
Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public.
Some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company business. Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, procedures and technologies in designated field(s).
Maintain professional registration(s).
Frequent travel required within regional area. Occasional out-of-town travel.
Many duties outdoors or away from main office/laboratory location.
Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
Maintain the quality of service and work product.
Complete assigned projects within budget and satisfy client needs.