Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Review of project drawings and specifications
· Review of geologic conditions and prior subsurface information
· Preparation of subsurface exploration, laboratory and engineering scopes of work and quotations
· Preparation of quotation documents, qualifications documents and other engineering marketing documents
· Review and visual classification of soil boring samples,
· Review and interpretation of field boring logs and laboratory data
· Soil characterization including strength and compressibility,
· Shallow foundation design, including immediate and total settlement predictions
· Deep foundation designs, including lateral loading analysis and deflection prediction,
· Flexible and rigid pavement designs
· Retaining wall analysis and design
· Slope stability analysis and design
· Characterization of sites with respect to seismic activity
· Excavation bracing and shoring systems
· Earth retaining structures
· Shoreline stabilization and protection structures, bulkheads, and walls
· Underpinning systems
· Perform field testing utilizing necessary equipment and instrumentation,
· Evaluation of shallow foundation sub grade conditions,
· Characterization of OSHA soil types for temporary excavations
· Evaluations of pavement and structure sub grades
· Soil stabilization consultations
· Construction materials sampling and evaluations
· Preparation of field engineering reports.
· Preparation of case histories and other marketing documents
· Participation in professional and trade organizations
· Presentations to clients and trade organizations on geotechnical engineering topics.
REQUIREMENTS
· BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited); MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
· Licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience
· Strong technical, communication, and leadership potential
· Proficient in Microsoft Office
· Flexible schedule with willingness to travel (mostly within 90 miles) and attend client events outside regular hours
· Physically able to perform fieldwork (lift 50 lbs, climb, crawl, etc.)
· Able to work safely on construction sites with exposure to traffic, heavy equipment, noise, and weather
· Visual and auditory abilities required for reading materials and monitoring equipment
· Visual accommodation necessary for reading instructions/materials necessary to perform functions of job