Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Certerra Insight Group in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team and deliver geotechnical, civil, and materials testing services for diverse projects.

The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, 5–10 years of geotechnical experience, strong report writing, and the ability to travel to client facilities; a SC PE license is desirable.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is required.
• 5–10 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of South Carolina is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations: field exploration, laboratory testing, and analysis of soil and rock properties.
• Design foundations and earthworks for foundations, retaining structures and other earthworks.
• Prepare technical reports detailing findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Provide technical support for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Project budgeting, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Project management to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and environmental engineers.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Report writing

Project management

Team collaboration

Field exploration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering or related field

5–10 years geotechnical engineering experience

Tools

Geotechnical design software

Job description

Certerra Insight Group is a consulting firm focused on building a highly skilled, collaborative team to provide innovative geotechnical and construction materials engineering services. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in the engineering and design field as part of a team that values collaboration and initiative. As a part of the Certerra Insight Group family, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects, with opportunities for growth and leadership.

Certerra Insight Group has an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our North Charleston, SC office to provide a variety of geotechnical, civil, and materials testing services. The position is best suited for an experienced geotechnical engineer interested in working in a fast-paced consultant environment, capable of effectively working as part of a collaborative design team.

Duties:

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will apply your engineering capabilities to a variety of projects. A strong applicant must have an educational and/or professional background in geotechnical engineering; a background in construction field services and/or field exploration services is advantageous. Strong report writing and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct geotechnical investigations: Perform field exploration, laboratory testing, and analysis to determine soil and rock properties. Common analyses will consist of settlement and bearing capacity of shallow foundations, axial and lateral capacities of deep foundations, static and seismic slope stability, seepage analyses, seismic site class determination, liquefaction triggering and post-earthquake settlement estimates, and ground motion / site-specific response analyses.
• Design foundations and earthworks: Develop designs for foundations, retaining structures, and other earthworks.
• Prepare technical reports: Write detailed reports on findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Provide technical support: Assist in the design and construction of commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Project Budgeting, Scheduling, and Invoicing
• Project management: Oversee geotechnical projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with other engineers: Work closely with civil, structural, and environmental engineers.

Education/Qualifications:

• BS or Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering [required]
• Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering or related field [desirable]
• 5-10 years Geotechnical engineering experience
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed
• Strong report writing and computational skills
• Experience using industry-standard geotechnical design and analysis software
• Desire for mix of office and outdoor, hands-on work

Certifications/Licenses:

• Professional Registration: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of South Carolina.