Geotechnical Engineer, Staff in Portland

Energy Jobline ZR; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

401K with company contribution

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Education reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

GRI, a Portland-based geotechnical, pavement, geological, and environmental engineering firm, seeks a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team. You will gain experience on diverse assignments under mentorship from senior staff in a collaborative, career-focused environment.

Responsibilities include field explorations, data collection, laboratory testing, analyses, and report preparation. The role offers competitive compensation, paid holidays, and professional development

Formación

• MS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical option) is required.
• EIT certification required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical design and investigation.
• Ability to perform calculations and use geotechnical software.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and manage field explorations.
• Manage and coordinate work with drilling subcontractors.
• Collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples & data; evaluate & interpret data.
• Perform lab testing including Atterbergs, Consols, Direct Shear, Proctor, Triaxial, etc.
• Perform engineering analyses.
• Perform settlement analyses.
• Conduct pile design.
• Perform slope stability analysis & design.
• Conduct pavement condition index surveys for roadways & airfields.
• Perform back-calculation analysis & interpret FWD data.
• Perform traffic loading analysis.
• Write simple reports; draft more complex reports for senior engineer review such as site investigations, site assessments, and remediation activities.
• Observe construction activities on site to ensure they meet design criteria.
• Prepare concise and timely site visit reports.
• Process GPR data.
• Communicate on project sites with contractors / subcontractors.
• Identify and understand unsuitable conditions in the field, apply knowledge to real-world situations on project sites to make recommendations.
• Understand proper piles, anchor testing, fill placement, drilled shafts, and apply knowledge to real-world conditions on project sites to identify inappropriate or unsuitable conditions/ application, & make recommendations in real-time.
• Generate geologic maps & cross-sections with assistance of Drafting staff and / or other Geologic or Engineering Staff.
• Attend internal and external project meetings.
• Actively engage in mentorship activities with senior GRI staff.
• Attend professional society meetings.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical design

Calculations

Geotechnical software

Soil-structure interaction

Bridge design

Communication

Project management

Educación

MS Civil Engineering

EIT

Herramientas

Geotechnical modeling software

Descripción del empleo

Job DescriptionJob Description

GRI is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team. As a Staff Engineer at GRI, you will gain experience working on a variety of interesting assignments under the mentorship of project/senior engineers.

GRI is an employee-owned, full-service geotechnical, pavement, geological, and environmental engineering consulting firm based in the Portland, Oregon area. We are an ambitious, highly trained, diversified staff of engineers and geologists. GRI promotes a collaborative work culture, supports training and career development, and encourages work-life integration, which results in a highly desirable work environment.

General responsibilities include:

• Perform and manage field explorations.


• Manage and coordinate work with drilling subcontractors.


• Collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples & data; evaluate & interpret data.


• Perform lab testing including Atterbergs, Consols, Direct Shear, Proctor, Triaxial, etc.


• Perform engineering analyses.


• Perform settlement analyses.


• Conduct pile design.


• Perform slope stability analysis & design.


• Conduct pavement condition index surveys for roadways & airfields.


• Perform back-calculation analysis & interpret FWD data.


• Perform traffic loading analysis.


• Write simple reports; draft more complex reports for senior engineer review such as site investigations, site assessments, and remediation activities.


• Observe construction activities on site to ensure they meet design criteria.


• Prepare concise and timely site visit reports.


• Process GPR data.


• Communicate on project sites with contractors / subcontractors.


• Identify and understand unsuitable conditions in the field, apply knowledge to real-world situations on project sites to make recommendations.


• Understand proper piles, anchor testing, fill placement, drilled shafts, and apply knowledge to real-world conditions on project sites to identify inappropriate or unsuitable conditions/ application, & make recommendations in real-time.


• Generate geologic maps & cross-sections with assistance of Drafting staff and / or other Geologic or Engineering Staff.


• Attend internal and external project meetings.


• Actively engage in mentorship activities with senior GRI staff.


• Attend professional society meetings.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering design and investigation, and the terms and methodology used in geotechnical engineering.


• Ability to perform calculations and use tools to compute data Skilled in use and application of geotechnical numerical modeling software.


• Experience with soil structure interaction.


• Familiarity with bridge and waterfront design and construction.


• Interpret and communicate site plans and specifications.


• Communicate clearly with project managers; ability to manage time and meet deadlines.


• Engage in client networking to level appropriate; participate in firm outreach activities.


• Ability to work with a variety of other personnel in the office and in the field.

Position Requirements:

• M.S. Civil Engineering (Geotechnical option).


• EIT .


• Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Use computers, tablets, and mobile devices.


• Perform physical tasks on project sites that may include walking, climbing, crawling, or standing for long periods of time.


• Lift up to 65 pounds at times.


• Travel to project sites in vehicles.

Annual Salary: $70,000 - $90,000

GRI offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salary, generous PTO accrual, 9 paid holidays, 401K with immediate company contribution, 100% employer paid Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / insurance, eligibility for annual bonuses, and continuing education and training reimbursement programs.

GRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or status as a protected veteran.