What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Assistant Staff Professional position at ECS Southeast, LLP?
Responsibilities
- Primarily involved with assisting staff with field tasks supporting geotechnical projects
- Some office work will be performed as you begin to learn about the life cycle of the project
- Documenting site observations for geotechnical field work and any construction materials testing (CMT) work performed
- Field responsibilities may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
- Perform boring and test pit layouts
- Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
- Perform research on local geologic history
- Assist with supervision of field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
- Perform in-situ testing
- Classify soils
- Keep project staff informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites
- Office responsibilities may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision for training and development purposes:
- Reduction of geotechnical field data
- Assisting with tasks supporting management of projects with respect to budget and collection efforts
- Assisting with tasks supporting the preparation of reports, proposals, and invoicing
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred
- 2 years of related experience
- Certifications are required for all types of testing performed. Any applicable certifications are required in accordance with the Technician Certification and Pay Policy.
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
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