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 of the project
• Checks vendors’ invoices
• Practices lose 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 challenging 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 issues 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


This position offers career advancement such as paid certifications and training. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. MS degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field desired
• Three to ten years’ progressively responsible experience in a specialty field
• Knowledge of and experience with geotechnical engineering software
• Knowledge of various exploratory and laboratory techniques