Regional Engineer - Civil Engineering - Peachtree Corners, GA

Geoquest USA; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 11–21

11 paid Holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending

Wellness program

Free parking

Job summary

Geoquest USA, Inc. is a leader in MSE retaining wall systems and earth technologies. The Regional Engineer coordinates design projects regionally, ensures timely analysis and drafting, and leads junior engineers while interfacing with owners and project teams in civil and geotechnical contexts.

Requirements include a BS in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering, EIT (PE preferred with possible PE within 6 months), strong math skills, and AutoCAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited school.
• EIT required, PE preferred with ability to obtain PE within 6 months.
• Strong math and communication skills; AutoCAD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct communication and coordination of design projects for a specific region with its Regional Manager.
• Ensure all engineering analysis and design of Geoquest USA products is completed and submitted on schedule.
• Attend weekly engineering meetings to discuss design status with Engineering Manager.
• Incorporate owner data to develop Geoquest design plans and details.
• Identify design issues between Geoquest products and owner documents; coordinate with external parties.
• Provide QC of all design/drafting within the region; supervise entry-level design engineers.

Skills

Strong math background

Strong communication skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

EIT required, PE preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Description

Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is recognized as the inventor and market leader of the MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) retaining wall industry. The company provides the design and supply of materials of proprietary retaining wall systems and earth related technologies to contractors and owners for use in civil engineering. Our company works as a sub-contractor/material supplier on DOT and privately owned projects. We perform all duties associated with our jobs from sales, marketing, civil engineering/design, supply, and construction support.

The Regional Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager for the Division.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct communication and coordination of design projects for a specific region with its Regional Manager
• Ensure all engineering analysis and design of products designed by Geoquest USA is completed and submitted within agreed upon schedule in innovative and cost saving methods
• Attendance at weekly engineering meetings to discuss the status of design work for assigned region with the Engineering Manager
• Incorporate and communicate to team information supplied by the Owner to develop plans and details supplied by Geoquest USA
• Identify design issues between Geoquest USA products and owner documents and coordinate with persons outside of company
• Provide quality control of all design and drafting work in region of responsibility
• Perform supervisory/leadership role to entry-level design engineers

Secondary Responsibilities

• Use of wall draw program and drafting of wall elevation views and details for bid and final projects based on data provided by the owner.
• Use of the quantity extract program and other facilities to prepare and/or review material takeoffs.
• Attendance at monthly engineering technical meetings and in-house training
• Perform extra-department responsibilities assigned by Engineering Manager in areas of administration, human resources and training, technical standards and design tools, product packages, and/or procedures and standardization.

Developing Responsibilities

• Application of technical abilities to improve and innovate upon Geoquest USA product line.
• Work with Engineering Manager to improve procedures and enhance methods of sound and economical design.
• Communicate with potential clients during project development to inform and encourage usage of RE products.
• Advanced knowledge of design and analysis of non-standard products

Education/Skills/Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited school of engineering and at least four (4) years of applicable engineering experience.
• Strong Math background.
• Strong communication skills.
• Any working knowledge of route surveying and working with construction plans is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is a must.
• EIT required, PE preferred. Ability to obtain PE within 6 months of hire date.

Work Environment / Physical Demands The responsibilities will be carried out in a traditional office environment under traditional office conditions. Employee will be familiar with and observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.

Geoquest USA offers commensurate salaries and a strong Benefit Package including:

• 11 days paid Vacation to start, increasing to 16 days at 5 years, and 21 days at 10 years.
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Medical, Dental (with Orthodontia for children up to age 26), and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• Free Parking

For more information about our Company, please visit us online at https://www.geoquest-group.us/

Geoquest USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.