Geotechnical Engineer — Field & Lab Specialist

THD Design Group Inc; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (Vacation and Personal)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Matching 401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

THD Design Group, a comprehensive Surveying and Engineering Services company with over 30 years of experience, seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to perform essential duties in project support, field work, and reporting. The role requires collaboration with senior engineers and clients to deliver quality solutions.

Responsibilities include creating plans and specifications, conducting field reconnaissance, and ensuring safety standards across projects, from residential to municipal infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geological/Civil Engineering or related field.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) preferred.
• Open to all experience levels including Professional Engineer (PE)
• Strong problem solving and resolution skills
• Ability to multitask
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to communicate via email and verbally

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide engineering and consulting support for THD's projects and clients.
• Communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
• Assist in developing the scope of services, cost estimates, and proposals for a variety of projects including residential, commercial, transportation, and infrastructure.
• Perform geotechnical field work including field reconnaissance, preparation of field boring logs, obtaining soil samples, construction observation, and material testing services.
• Participate in geotechnical laboratory testing, engineering analysis, and development of engineering recommendations.
• Prepare reports, plans, and specifications based on engineering analysis.
• Attend meetings with clients as a representative of THD.
• Project management activities to track and evaluate project scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management and maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geological/Civil Engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) preferred

Open to all experience levels including Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

THD Design Group, a comprehensive Surveying and Engineering Services company with over 30 years of experience, seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to perform essential duties in project support, field work, and reporting. The role requires collaboration with senior engineers and clients to deliver quality solutions.

Responsibilities include creating plans and specifications, conducting field reconnaissance, and ensuring safety standards across projects, from residential to municipal infrastructure.