Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Intertek Building & Construction; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join their dynamic team in Waukesha. This exciting role offers the chance to engage in a variety of geotechnical assignments, including field logging, soil laboratory work, and report writing. The company values professional growth and offers comprehensive training, making it an ideal opportunity for recent graduates or those looking to advance their careers in the architectural, engineering, and construction sectors. With a commitment to quality and safety, this firm is dedicated to exceeding client expectations while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation / sick time (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is required.
• 1+ years of geotechnical engineering experience preferred, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical assignments including field logging and report writing.
• Attend client site meetings and communicate effectively with teams.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Communication Skills

Field Logging

Soil Laboratory Assignments

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

APILE

LPILE

GROUP

SHAFT

SLIDE

Settle3

MSEW

Job description

Geotechnical Staff Engineer - Waukesha, WI

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team at our Waukesha, WI office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Perform a variety of geotechnical assignments including field logging and soil laboratory assignments.
• Perform geotechnical report writing.
• Review project plans and specifications prepared by others.
• Attend client site meetings.
• Communicate effectively with client and project teams.
• Work on one or multiple projects at a time.
• May perform on-site observations, sample collection, and specific tests.
• May work both in the field and laboratory regularly.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited/ABET school is required.
• Recent Graduates will be considered.
• 1+ years of geotechnical engineering or construction materials testing experience is preferred - WE WILL TRAIN.
• EIT/FE certification is preferred.
  • Ability to obtain EIT/FE certification within 6 months of hire is required.
• Knowledge and experience in engineering software (GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, SLIDE, Settle3 and MSEW) are preferred.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required.
• The ability to read and understand work plans is required.
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed.
• May travel up to 10% of time.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds occasionally. Additional requirements may be needed for specific sites/locations.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold).
• Ability to climb occasionally.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.