Junior Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

The successful incumbent will provide geotechnical engineering services and task execution, and be responsible for performing geotechnical site investigation, analysis, design, and construction support services, within the context of overall project execution objectives.

Responsibilities

• Technical management and direction of geotechnical site investigations, supervision of investigation activities, laboratory materials testing and preparing technical reports
• Review and supervision of civil/geotechnical related construction activities
• Geotechnical engineering analysis including slope stability, seepage and deformation analysis Rock Mechanics applications, including field mapping, geotechnical core logging, rock mass characterization, rock stability assessment, and reinforcement design
• Geotechnical instrumentation planning, installation supervision, monitoring and reporting of results
• Participating in multidisciplinary project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
• Collaborating and participating in technical discussions with team members and clients
• Participating in proposal efforts
• Travel to project sites within the U.S and potentially internationally

Requirements

• B.Sc. or Master’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a focus in geotechnical engineering is required
• Registered as an Engineer-in-training (EIT) or eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within one year of starting
• 1 - 3 years of relevant professional geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, technical writing experience as well as presentation skills is a must
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English, Spanish, and/or French
• Familiarity with geotechnical design software: SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Rocscience software suite, FLAC, and other geotechnical software

Skills

• Client-oriented
• Adaptable
• Ability to maintain positive peer relationships
• Ability to learn new skills through direct instruction and on your own (self-directed)
• Results-oriented
• Business acumen (internal/external entrepreneurship)

Benefits

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retail savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

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