Geotechnical Senior Engineer

Job Summary:

Certerra Insight Group is a consulting firm focused on building a highly-skilled, collaborative team to provide innovative geotechnical and construction materials engineering services. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in the engineering and design field as part of a team that values collaboration and initiative. As a part of the Certerra Insight Group family, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects, with opportunities for growth and leadership.

Certerra Insight Group has an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our North Charleston, SC office to provide a variety of geotechnical, civil, and materials testing services. The position is best suited for an experienced geotechnical engineer interested in working in a fast-paced consultant environment, capable of effectively working as part of a collaborative design team

 Duties:

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will apply your engineering capabilities to a variety of projects. A strong applicant must have an educational and/or professional background in geotechnical engineering; a background in construction field services and/or field exploration services is advantageous. Strong report writing and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct geotechnical investigations: Perform field exploration, laboratory testing, and analysis to determine soil and rock properties. Common analyses will consist of settlement and bearing capacity of shallow foundations, axial and lateral capacities of deep foundations, static and seismic slope stability, seepage analyses, seismic site class determination, liquefaction triggering and post-earthquake settlement estimates, and ground motion / site-specific response analyses.


• Design foundations and earthworks: Develop designs for foundations, retaining structures, and other earthworks.


• Prepare technical reports: Write detailed reports on findings, analyses, and recommendations.


• Provide technical support: Assist in the design and construction of commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.


• Project Budgeting, Scheduling, and Invoicing.


• Project management: Oversee geotechnical projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.


• Collaborate with other engineers: Work closely with civil, structural, and environmental engineers

Education/Qualifications:

• BS or Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering [required]


• Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering or related field [desirable]


• 5-10 years Geotechnical engineering experience


• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.


• Strong report writing and computational skills.


• Experience using industry-standard geotechnical design and analysis software.


• Desire for mix of office and outdoor, hands-on work

Certifications/Licenses:

• Professional Registration: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of South Carolina.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.