Civil - Geotechnical

GeoWorld; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoWorld seeks a Geotechnical Engineer in Granger, Indiana, to collaborate with senior staff on diverse projects in geotechnical engineering. Key responsibilities include scope development, expertise provision, and oversight of office operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 2-5 years’ experience, and proficiency in gINT and Microsoft Office. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. EIT or P.E. registration is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical engineering preferred.
• 2-5 years of relevant project experience.
• Proficiency in gINT and Microsoft Office.
• EIT or P.E. registration is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop scope of services and manage geotechnical explorations and CMT projects.
• Provide expertise and reports for clients on various geotechnical issues.
• Assist with technical oversight of laboratory operations.
• Perform field/laboratory testing and inspection of construction materials.
• Communicate project requirements and testing results with stakeholders.

Skills

Geotechnical expertise

Proposal writing

Communication skills

Project management

Field observation

Education

Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

gINT

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position will work directly with senior level staff to facilitate project completion, work with clients, and manage project tasks. The ideal person for this position will be interested in a variety of project types that integrate multiple disciplines within the geotechnical engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Develop appropriate scope of services and manage all aspects of geotechnical explorations and CMT projects including proposal preparation, analysis, report preparation, client communications, and field observations.
• Provide geotechnical expertise, recommendations, and reports for clients. Perform calculations and analysis for bearing capacity, settlement, deep foundation design, and slope stability analysis.
• Assist with technical oversight of the soils and materials testing laboratory operations in Granger IN.
• Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt).
• In conjunction with other WCG personnel, provide on-site recommendations for soil related construction issues (e.g. foundation subgrade inspection, proof rolling observations etc.).
• Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor’s representatives and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical engineering highly preferred
• At least 2-5 years of relevant project experience
• Proficiency in gINT, Microsoft Word and Excel
• EIT or P.E. registration a plus
• Solid written and oral communication skills to include proposal writing and geotechnical reporting
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and willingness to take on diverse challenges
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel out of town.