Geotechnical Engineer

Axius Inc; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Norcross, Georgia, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation projects. The role involves conducting various geotechnical investigations and analysis, preparing reports, and collaborating with field engineering staff and clients. Candidates should have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and strong communication skills. Professional registration is preferred, and familiarity with geotechnical software is a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical experience in transportation projects.
• Professional registration (E.I.T. or P.E.) preferred.
• Experience with GDOT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct subsurface soil and geological investigations.
• Perform foundation load tests and slope stability analysis.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports.

Skills

Soil Mechanics

Geotechnical Engineering

Foundation Design

Excellent verbal communication

Field Engineering

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical Engineering Software

Job description

Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with course work in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering. Experience levels require a minimum of 5 years Geotechnical experience in transportation projects performing Soil Survey, Bridge or Wall Foundation Investigation, Pavement Evaluation, etc., to meet DOT, AASHTO LRFD requirements. Professional registration (E.I.T., or P.E.) and experience with GDOT is preferred. Must have excellent verbal, written and communication skills including familiarity with various commercial geotechnical engineering software and laboratory testing.

Job Description

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES:

Subsurface Soil Investigation, Geologic Investigations, Foundation Investigations, Slope Stability Analysis, Pile static and dynamic analysis, Pile/Caisson/Foundation Load Tests, Rock Stability Analysis, Rock Anchor Design, Soil Nailing Design, Pavement Field Evaluation and Design, Value Engineering and Failure Investigations and Hydrogeologic Assessments,.

Qualifications

DUTIES:

Duties include periodic site visits and reconnaissance, plan, co-ordinate fieldwork, guide other field engineering staff to execute the fieldwork, review field data and samples, assign and review laboratory tests, perform analyses, prepare geotechnical report, coordination with engineering technicians, staff engineers, clients, government agencies, and subcontractors, occasional construction monitoring. Minor administration duties, e.g., writing purchase orders, reviewing subcontractors' invoices, quality control check of final reports, etc., are required, including any other duties as required.

Continuing education in the form of seminars; in-house or out of the office training, and self-study for long-term career commitment are required.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT:

Project Engineer position leads to Senior Engineer position upon professional registration and demonstration of capability to handle senior level responsibilities and technical expertise.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines