Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

YU & Associates; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a Geotechnical Engineer. In this role, you will work on diverse consulting projects, providing essential support to project managers while conducting field tests and subsurface explorations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in civil engineering, particularly in geotechnical analysis, and demonstrate excellent communication and analytical skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly impact project success. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and work in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of practical geotechnical engineering experience required.
• E.I.T preferred and strong analytical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and perform as field representative.
• Conduct subsurface explorations and compile data for reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Microsoft Office

Field Testing Equipment

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical Engineering Software

Nuclear Gauge

Job description

The individual will work on a variety of consulting projects related to geotechnical analysis and design. Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites. The primary responsibilities of this role are to provide support to project managers and perform duties as field representative. Typical assignments include carrying out subsurface explorations, performing field tests and collection field data and samples, monitoring construction sites, compiling data and preparing reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with heavy emphasis on geotechnical engineering coursework (master's in civil engineering/geotechnical engineering preferred)
• 0-2 years of practical geotechnical engineering experience (internship considered)
• E.I.T preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of common geotechnical engineering software tools
• Ability to become proficient at using firm's field-testing equipment, including nuclear gauge, and other equipment
• Ability to prepare accurate daily field and boring logs as well as other types of reports and meet required deadlines for completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A flexible working style and an ability to work independently and with teams
• Strong analytical and judgment capabilities
• Willingness/ability to travel
• Own transportation/Valid driver's license
• Field and office assignments, as required

We offer employees competitive compensation packages, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short, and long-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan with company match.

YU & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.

We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our employees can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued to meet our common goals.

YU & Associates is committed to supporting our employees’ well-being by providing benefits that are a valuable part of the compensation package. We partner with our employees to foster a healthy, safe and rewarding lifestyle both at work and at home.

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• Benefits:
• Medical-National plan with low out of pocket costs to members
• Dental-National plan
• Vision-National plan with the largest vision network
• Life/AD&D-Benefit available should an employee pass away while employed
• Short-Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for a short period of time
• Long Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for an extended period
• Employee Assistance Program-Employee 3rd party support available when needed
• ADP Retirement Plan with company match
• Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance
• Yearly review – based on individual and company performance
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts-Tax Free benefit to employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts-Tax Deductible benefit for employees
• Dependent Care and Commuter Program-Tax Deductible benefit for employees
• Will Preparation
• Beneficiary Grief Support