Construction Materials Testing/Geotechnical Staff Engineer

About the role

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) is an established and diverse engineering firm founded in 1881. As one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also recognized as a minority-owned business. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes mutual respect among employees and clients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to provide quality engineering services
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, specifications, and other project data
• Maintains project budgets, record keeping, materials testing, and inspections
• Communicates with other engineers, technicians, drill crews, special inspectors, admin personnel, sub-consultants and contractors to provide service
• Prepares and reviews technical reports and letters
• Satisfies multiple and unrelated deadlines
• May supervise and direct engineering technicians, special inspectors, drill crews and subcontractors
• Performs field testing and site visits, including testing and inspecting soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials at various locations
• Performs subsurface investigations such as borings and test pits
• Ensures project reports are completed and submitted on time
• Ensures accuracy for all items related to billing for projects
• Maintains excellent client relations by responding promptly, etc.
• Provides input relative to needs of client to Project Manager
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or a related field
• Entry-level position, typically 0-4 years of experience
• May have E.I.T.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent people and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Self-motivated and performance-driven
• Highly organized individual
• Willingness to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening, including a background investigation, drug screening, and driving record
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions
• Occasional bending, squatting, climbing, pushing, and pulling
• Continuous exposure to dust and fumes
• Occasional overnight travel (less than 35%)