Graduate Civil/ Geotechnical Engineer

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Summary

The Geotechnical Engineer will provide support for various geotechnical and engineering design for commercial and industrial projects in the Energy and Renewable Energy Projects in Texas. Primary responsibilities include to assist with geotechnical field investigations, oversight of geotechnical testing, data review and report preparation as required. Additional responsibilities could also include assistance with review of construction monitoring and testing and associated regulatory compliance.

Your Role

• Organize and supervise project field work for civil and geotechnical engineering design, including field testing and sample/data collection.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering design and recommendations for structural foundations, retaining walls, embankments, berms, and site development for energy projects.
• Review and analysis of geotechnical analytical laboratory data.
• Perform lab testing and eventually maintain oversight of geotechnical laboratory operations.
• Oversight of geotechnical related construction monitoring and testing.
• Develop work plans, reports and proposals for various types of geotechnical and structural foundation investigations and assessment projects.
• Technical report preparation.
• Review of construction monitoring and testing results.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical or Geological Engineering from a four-year ABET accredited engineering program required. A master’s degree is a plus.
• 0-4 years of related experience to demonstrate candidates’ ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Qualified candidates must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and be able to apply for the Principles and Practices of Engineering Exam within four years.
• Proficient with softwares such as Geomaster, PLAXIS 3D, L-pile, or similar software packages, or similar is a plus, however training will be provided as needed.
• Experience with design and modeling software such as Geo-Slope, Seep/Slope modeling or similar is a plus.
• Knowledge of in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D software is a plus.
• Candidate must be highly motivated; customers focused and work well in a team environment.
• Candidate must also have the ability to manage and lead project tasks. Must possess client interaction and organizational skills.
• Candidate must be able and available for travel via land and/or air and possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.