Geotechnical Staff Professional

Job Responsibilities:

• Initially trains under higher-level engineers/geologists and project coordinators until able to perform engineering and materials testing tasks without assistance and supervision
• Prepares cost estimates and schedules subsurface investigations
• Serves as onsite project representative, interacting with clients and team members to complete assigned projects on time and within budget
• Develops, manages, and performs field work for geotechnical and geological studies in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Manages/directs drilling and sampling activities including logging boring holes
• Adheres to established safety procedures
• Assigns and tracks progress of lab testing
• Inputs field and lab data into computer programs
• Performs critical review of laboratory test results in preparation for design recommendations
• Analyzes geotechnical findings, performs appropriate design calculations, and prepares draft reports under the direction of a Senior Engineer/Geologist
• Assists in the preparation and modification of reports by others
• Promptly notifies supervisor, project manager(s) of problems or changes that arise on projects
• Answers calls from supervisor, project manager(s) as soon as can reasonably be expected and, if unable to answer immediately, returns calls at first opportunity
• Once trained and operating independently, completes tasks and submits completed paperwork within appropriate time frame
• Performs other tasks as necessary. This includes being versatile and support not only the geotechnical investigation side of operations but will obtain a certain amount of proficiency in commercial material testing to provide support as necessary

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering/Geology or related field, M.S. in geotechnical engineering a plus
• E.I.T./G.I.T. registration or ability to obtain; P.E./R.G. a plus
• Familiarity with the principles of soil mechanics, foundation design, and slope stability
• Should possess a working knowledge of computer-based operating systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access), CAD and the ability to learn other engineering-related programs such as GINT, Geo-Slope, Rock Pac III, CRSP

Additional Requirements:

• Current driver’s license without restrictions (Acceptable 39-month driving record)
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations
• Must be fluent in English
• Written – Handwriting must be legible; must be able to compose correspondence and prepare detailed reports of work activities completely and accurately
• Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers and clients

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and repetitive motions
• Typically, at least 50% field work and 50% office work, depending on the week/work
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
• Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required. You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day

Personal Characteristics:

• Attitude – Presents a professional demeanor to supervisors, co-workers, and clients; demonstrates a predisposition for working as a part of a team; demonstrates an interest in the work, works well with others
• Willingness – Receives and follows through with instructions; completes assigned tasks with diligence and without complaint
• Efficiency – Work is typically done correctly the first time, speed should be improving
• Initiative – Once assigned tasks are complete, find other jobs to accomplish or requests instructions from supervisors