Geotechnical Staff Field Engineer

About the role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Field Engineer to join our highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assignment and assessment of geotechnical laboratory tests, and preparation of investigation reports.
• Apply site data to analyses and design.
• Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification, and engineering characteristics of materials.
• Complete or assist with geotechnical engineering analyses including seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, and settlement analyses.
• Keep management advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress as related to work assignments.
• Participate in preparation of proposals, bid documents, capital cost estimates, construction drawings, and design reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, geotechnical testing, and general civil/geotechnical engineering design and construction practices.
• Strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detailed documentation focus and sound technical writing skills.
• Flexibility to travel/work in the field for extended periods and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and various terrains associated with construction projects.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Familiarity with slope stability software (GeoStudio), pile design software (LPile), and other geotechnical software is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D would be an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT/FE certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year.

Pay

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00/yearly