Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Braun Intertec; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $30,000

Job summary

Braun Intertec in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead geotechnical, special inspection, and construction materials testing projects. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and drive projects from concept through completion in a collaborative team.

This role offers a signing bonus up to $30,000 and the chance to contribute to communities across Northern Minnesota with technical leadership, proposal development, and risk-aware decisions while upholding

Qualifications

• BS in civil or geotechnical engineering; MS preferred.
• 9+ years' experience in civil/geotechnical engineering.
• PE Certification required.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects.
• Develop and execute whole scopes.
• Review engineering work of others.
• Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies.
• Make geotechnical recommendations and prepare reports for senior review.
• Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians.
• Oversee and train junior staff.
• Compile engineering calculations using standard formulas and software.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Client relations

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

MS in geotechnical or structural engineering

Job description

Exciting things are happening at Braun Intertec-and we're growing our team in Duluth, Minnesota!We're looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering complex geotechnical, special inspection, and construction materials testing projects. This is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise, project leadership, and client relationship skills to a growing team working on challenging projects that help shape the communities and infrastructure of Northern Minnesota.If you're ready to take the next step in your career, mentor and develop others, build strong client partnerships, and lead projects from concept through completion, we'd love to have you join us.SIGNING BONUS UP TO $30,000!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects.
• Develop and execute whole scopes
• Review engineering work of others.
• Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies.
• Make geotechnical recommendations and prepares engineering reports for senior review.
• Understand and manage the need of clients through communications and proposal/project work.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Perform the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments, including but not limited to, familiarity with the programs, staff, and operating procedures of the company.
• Perform civil design calculations (i.e. grading, drainage, paving, geometric design, utility design, etc.), sketches, technical comparisons and similar technical work as required by assignment.
• Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group.
• Review drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and engineers and architects and recommends necessary changes.
• Identify complex problems/possible solutions and take the appropriate action to resolve.
• Capable of efficiently and effectively managing project teams including, engineering and field support personnel.
• Oversee and train and/or teach Braun Intertec technical practices.
• Supervise and/or mentor junior level staff.
• Compile engineering calculations using standard formulas and computer software.
• Prepare field reports documenting contractors work methods, test results, and the interpretation of these tests.
• Work within established procedures and/or protocols.
• Aware of risks associated with recommendations.
• Developed understanding of Braun Intertec services and has the ability to market to clients.
• Understand and work in compliance with corporate practices, health and safety policies.
• Complete safety training as required.

Minimum Experience and Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Requires BS in civil or geotechnical engineering (MS in geotechnical engineering or structural engineering preferred) and 9+ years' experience.
• Requires PE Certification.
• Requires creative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-department problems.
• Ability to qualify professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers; applying engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to delegate and develop direct reports.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
• Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
• Ability to develop and progress multiple positive client relationships.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Must be action oriented, effectively/efficiently manage time and able to learn on the fly.

Licensing or Certification requirements:

• Valid driver's license and pass MVR as required.
• PE Certification

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when on job site.

Compensation Range:

Compensation Range:$108,000.00 - $162,000.00

#LI-MB1As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [e-mail] an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [e-mail] an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.