Geotechnical Project Engineer

Overview

The Geotechnical Project Engineer technically leads a staff which may include staff engineers and engineering technicians, while the entire team reports to a Project Manager.  Also requires working independently to plan, execute, and oversee engineering tasks in order to complete a project.

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports for a portion or all of a project for review by a Project Manager.
• Plans geotechnical investigations, oversees drilling and lab testing and prepares reports with recommendations.
• Works with dynamic design teams including architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, land use planners, attorneys, owners, and facility managers.
• Prepares project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals and fee estimates for potential projects, may assist in marketing and meetings with existing or potential clients. 
• Maintains complete geotechnical design responsibility for projects and fields questions during the construction phase from clients and/or contractors.
• Performs construction assistance related tasks including reviewing concrete and asphalt mix designs, visiting job sites, reviewing technicians’ daily reports, and coordinating with contractors, clients and owners.
• Assists in training and mentoring of staff engineers and engineering technicians.
• Attends and participates in project meetings.
• Stays current on legal and industry regulations.
• Performs or oversees geotechnical lab testing and training.
• Assists the Geotechnical Project Manager in client billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Michigan P.E. License or ability to obtain within six (6) months

Knowledge and Experience

• 5-10 years of geotechnical engineering experience showing progressively increasing responsibility.
• Experience with typical computer software programs used for geotechnical engineering design including deep foundation, earth retention, pavement design and slope stability.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and responsible.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a project team.
• Ability to plan ones’ own time and demonstrates good time management skills.
• Ability to problem-solve, complete assigned tasks efficiently and exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently, prioritize work load and cope with tight timelines to meet all deadlines without compromising quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication is necessary. Ability to shape communications for specific audiences and can accept and receive feedback.
• Strong attention to detail and has an aptitude for noticing small errors on engineering designs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate CAD, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Availability

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and overtime as required.

Travel

Travel will be required to respective job sites and is primarily local during the business day.