What are the responsibilities and job description for the DFW - Staff Engineer EIT position at Terradyne Engineering, Inc.?
Description
Job Summary
As an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), you will work under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to gain practical experience and develop the skills needed to obtain your PE license. This role involves supporting the engineering team in a variety of tasks, including design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting. You will gain hands-on experience in your engineering field, work on real-world projects, and be responsible for assisting with engineering projects from conception to completion.
About Terradyne Engineering
At Terradyne Engineering we have been the experts in geotechnical and environmental engineering since 1995. We love giving back to our community, and here are some of the organizations we support: American Red Cross; Habitat for Humanity; Operation Finally Home, and this is to name a few.
Here at Terradyne Engineering, we pay for any certifications needed that the team member needs to be successful in his/her career!
Requirements
Job Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, perform file exploration and prepare boring log plates that include soil descriptions and relevant engineering data.
- Under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, perform geotechnical design and analysis of earth-retaining structures, slope and slope surface stability, traffic index of pavement, foundation, septic system, earthquake-induced liquefaction settlement. Direct technician in completing tests.
- Conduct projects, including client interaction, work scheduling, project budget monitoring, and quality control.
- Perform grading observation and inspection of construction projects and collect filed data and samples.
- Development of plans, geologic cross-section, and specifications.
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other photographical or geologic data.
- Conduct subsurface investigations for residential, commercial, and public works projects.
- Perform engineering research on project-related issues.
- Prepare technical reports, including soils engineering reports, soil compaction reports and laboratory reports, and supporting maps and tables.
- Update lab testing schedules, calculate lab test results, prepare lab reports, and review and summarize laboratory test data.
- Inspect project sites to monitor and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or related standards.
- Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or structural requirements.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, standards, and technologies.
Job Skills & Requirements
- EIT Certification required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Computer aptitude and ability to adapt to the company’s systems
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving history required
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create positive and professional working relationships
- Excellent problem-solving
- High level of initiative
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Always adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Must be a self-starter, reliable, and come with a good and humble attitude
- Attention to detail.
- Strong teamwork, communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Clean MVR, background, and drug screening.
- Valid driver's license.
- Tasks assigned by the supervisor or manager
Benefits
- Medical insurance (United Healthcare)
- Dental & Vision (Guardian)
- 401K Match (Principal)
- PTO accrual since (start accruing since your 1st workday)
- 7 Paid Holidays (It varies per job site/client needs)
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and growth.
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Terradyne Engineering Core Values
Integrity| Loyalty | Commitment to excellence | Ambitious/Hardworking | Passionate | Humility