What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Design Engineer position at DGI - Menard INC?
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Technical):
- Review and become familiar with reference background information such as geotechnical exploration reports, project specifications and civil/structural plans for use during design and preparation of the design drawings and calculations.
- Analyze various ground improvement approaches and select the option that meets the project criteria.
- Develop cross sections, generate soil profiles, and select soil properties for design.
- Perform finite element modeling, as needed, to understand complex soil-structure interactions and estimate deformations and stresses within the soil and ground improvement elements.
- Perform all required design calculations and analyses including, but not limited to, global stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and structural and geotechnical capacity of CMCs.
- Coordinate or prepare design documents (final design calculations and drawings).
- Review all Quality Assurance/Quality Control from the Field Engineer.
- Respond quickly to questions from the project team and any conditions that deviate from the design.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understands basic principles of geotechnical design and can perform basic calculations.
- Proficient with slope stability analysis and finite element modeling.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook, familiar with AutoCAD.
- Understands and adheres to Menard’s safety and quality standards.
- Effectively communicates with internal project team members constantly throughout the project.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Develops ideas and offers alternatives to facilitate solutions.
- Able to manage multiple tasks, activities and commitments.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Master’s or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical design experience or coursework.
-OR- any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certifications, Licenses, Etc:
Required: None
Desired: E.I.T. [Engineer in Training]