Geotechnical Project Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs technical work with competence on assignments with increasing complexity depending on experience.
• Locates, observes, and logs field explorations and activities.
• Organizes field operations and can provide oversight of field activities.
• Installs, reads, and interprets field instrumentation and performs field measurements.
• Is responsible for collecting samples and transporting them to the laboratory.
• Describes samples.
• Prepares reports on field activities and summarizes field and laboratory data.
• Performs scientific, geologic, or engineering analyses and studies.
• Checks work for accuracy and completeness for the project.
• Checks vendors’ invoices.
• Practices loss prevention techniques.
• Alerts project manager or supervisor to technical, managerial, or administrative problems arising during a contract.
• Prepares technical reports on routine projects and more difficult projects based on experience.
• Must be able to work independently on varied assignments.
• Exercises responsible judgment on technical matters within the limits of current experience level.
• May discuss technical matters with client after review and approval by Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Projects a positive image of the Firm in dealings with outside groups and clients.
• Maintains existing and develops new client relationships.
• Continues to acquire technical, organizational, and loss prevention skills from more experienced professionals.
• Updates technical knowledge through literature review and attendance at professional meetings and conferences.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.  MS degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field desired.  
• Three to ten years’ progressively responsible experience in specialty field.
• Two to three years of the above-referenced experience may be substituted with an advanced degree in specialty field or closely-related field.
• Capability to perform the basic duties associated with field explorations, instrumentation, laboratory tests, report preparation, and supervise the work of sub-professionals assisting in these tasks.
• Knowledge of and experience with geotechnical engineering software. 
• Good oral and written communication skills, including good technical writing capabilities.