Geotechnical Professional

About the role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a project team providing geotechnical, geostructural, and construction quality assurance oversight services to local, regional, and nationwide clients. Your role as a mid-level geotechnical professional is to work on small-scale and large-scale projects as a team member under the supervision of a Senior Engineer.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform field work related to geotechnical explorations and/or construction related projects
• Perform daily and weekly field reporting in support of project activities
• Effectively communicate with Senior Engineer or Project Manager and other project team members
• Interface with clients for assigned projects, effectively communicate with clients and their subcontractors, and be responsive to their requests
• Afford assistance to Senior Engineer or Project Manager in preparation and review of boring logs, lab assignments, calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Provide oversight of subcontractors, such as drillers and contractors
• Afford assistance in preparation of Health and Safety Plans and Quality Plans

Minimum Qualifications

• A general understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and analysis methods
• Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar documents
• Field experience with geotechnical drill rig and construction monitoring/oversight/testing is required
• Experience working on earthwork and concrete construction projects
• Willingness to work 50 to 75 percent of working hours in the field in support of project activities
• Availability to work out of town and overtime
• Familiarity and experience in geotechnical laboratory test methods
• Familiarity with geologic formations in the Tennessee Physiographic Regions
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, GeoStudio, and gINT is preferred, or willingness to be trained
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical and judgment capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Basic experience in geophysics techniques is preferred, or a willingness to be trained

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Engineering Geology
• FE/EIT certification required
• Minimum of 3-5 years project experience

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Climbing
• Lifting (floor to waist level)
• Lifting (waist level and above)
• Carrying objects
• Pushing/pulling
• Twisting
• Bending
• Reaching forward
• Reaching overhead
• Squatting/kneeling/crawling
• Squinting/fine motor skills
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Taste or smell (taste=never)
• Talking/hearing
• Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable
• Near Vision
• Far Vision
• Color Discrimination
• Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable
• Depth perception
• Hearing
• Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens
• Chemical
• Airborne communicable diseases
• Extreme temperatures
• Radiation
• Uneven surfaces or elevations
• Extreme noise levels
• Dust/particulate matter
• Other (exposure Risks)
• Weight around 50 lbs Usual Workday Hours

Pay

Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus

Schedule

Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends