What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineer position at eZone Staffing, LLC?
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all laboratory operations: scheduling, equipment maintenance, calibration, and workflow optimization.
- Oversee a wide range of geotechnical and construction materials testing, including: Proctor tests, Atterberg Limits, Grain size analysis, Unconfined compression, CU and UU triaxial, Direct Shear, Permeability, Consolidation, CBR (California Bearing Ratio).
- Ensure strict compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, GDOT, and internal QMS standards.
- Maintain all required laboratory accreditations and certifications.
- Participate in AASHTO proficiency testing and manage corrective actions where necessary.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate laboratory personnel to maintain high standards of technical performance and safety.
- Enforce laboratory safety protocols and quality control procedures.
- Interface with clients to provide technical guidance, support, and expertise.
- Prepare and lead external/internal audits and inspections.
- Utilize MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) effectively; familiarity with custom or proprietary software is essential.
- Knowledge of QuickBooks for invoice generation is highly desirable.
- Maintain confidentiality of all client databases and proprietary in-house software and reporting tools.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness in reviewing laboratory test reports.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in geotechnical/materials testing laboratories, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
Note: Clinical/COVID/chemical lab managers need not apply.
Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred; degrees in Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or other related STEM fields will also be considered.
Professional licensure (P.E. preferred; P.G. acceptable based on experience).
Additional certifications such as NICET, ACI, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
Extensive knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and GDOT procedures.
Demonstrated organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Quarterly and annual bonuses based on productivity and company performance.
Profit-sharing and potential partial company ownership.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Simple 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000