Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Braun Intertec; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Hibbing team. In this pivotal role, you will prepare proposals for complex projects, execute geotechnical scopes, and provide engineering analysis using industry methodologies. Your expertise will guide the development of innovative solutions, ensuring client needs are met while fostering a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to grow professionally and personally within a supportive company culture that values employee ownership and engagement. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the engineering field, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Vision and Dental Plans

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

401k Company Match

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Technical Training

Career Development Resources

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Requires BS in civil or geotechnical engineering and 6+ years' experience.
• PE licensure in Minnesota or ability to obtain within 6 months required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and develop geotechnical scopes for projects.
• Perform engineering analysis and make geotechnical recommendations.
• Oversee and train junior staff while managing project teams.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Technical Writing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Engineering Software

Calculators

Job description

Braun Intertec Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Hibbing, Minnesota

Own where you work! Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm of 1,000 employees with offices located in ten states. As a part of our exciting growth initiatives, we are continuing to build relationships in emerging markets and recruiting new talent. Our dedication to being the Employer of Choice is instrumental in achieving our goal of becoming the Consultant of Choice. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients.

We want our employee-owners to be fully engaged - at home, at work, and in their communities. We provide our employees with a full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off (as well as volunteer time off), company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program. The ESOP is a benefit we are proud of and celebrate as it allows all employees to be owners within the company.

Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our Hibbing team. Responsibilities include:

1. Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects.
2. Develop and execute whole geotechnical scopes.
3. Review engineering work of others.
4. Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies.
5. Make geotechnical recommendations and prepare engineering reports for senior review.
6. Understand and manage the needs of clients through communications and proposal/project work.
7. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
8. Perform the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments, including familiarity with the programs, staff, and operating procedures of the company.
9. Perform geotechnical design calculations (i.e. shallow foundation settlement and bearing capacity, deep and intermediate foundation design parameters, grading, stability, paving, geometric design, etc.), sketches, technical comparisons and similar technical work as required by assignment.
10. Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group.
11. Review drawings supplied by vendors, clients, engineers, and architects and recommend necessary changes.
12. Identify complex problems, possible solutions and take the appropriate action to resolve.
13. Manage project teams including engineering and field support personnel efficiently and effectively.
14. Oversee and train junior level staff.
15. Compile engineering calculations using standard formulas and computer software.
16. Prepare field reports documenting contractors work methods, test results, and the interpretation of these tests.
17. Work within established procedures and/or protocols.
18. Aware of risks associated with recommendations.
19. Develop an understanding of Braun Intertec services and market to clients.
20. Understand and work in compliance with corporate practices, health and safety policies.
21. Complete safety training as required.

Minimum Experience and Education:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Requires BS in civil or geotechnical engineering and 6+ years' experience.
3. Requires PE licensure in Minnesota or ability to obtain within 6 months.
4. Requires creative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-department problems.
5. Ability to qualify professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers; applying engineering principles and practices.
6. Ability to delegate and develop direct reports.
7. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
8. Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
9. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
10. Ability to develop and progress multiple positive client relationships.
11. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
13. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
14. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
15. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
16. Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
17. Must be action oriented, effectively/efficiently manage time and able to learn on the fly.

Licensing or Certification requirements:

1. Valid driver's license and pass MVR as required.
2. 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: $93,600.00 - $140,400.00

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.

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