Staff Engineer (Civil/Structural/Geotechnical) - Sterling, VA

Geoquest USA, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Geoquest USA, Inc. in Sterling, VA seeks a Civil/Geotechnical Engineer with PE licensure to lead design projects regionally.

Primary responsibilities include coordinating with Regional Manager, completing engineering analysis, and delivering designs on schedule using Geoquest products. Must have a BS in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering, 5–10 years of experience, proficient AutoCAD, and strong math skills; travel is minimal; office-based with competitive benefits including vacation days,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of applicable engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.
• Strong Math background required.
• Working knowledge of route surveying is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is a must.

Responsibilities

• Direct communication and coordination of design projects for a specific region with its Regional Manager.
• Ensure all engineering analysis and design of Geoquest products is completed and submitted on schedule.
• Attend weekly engineering meetings to discuss design status with the Engineering Manager.
• Incorporate information from the Owner to develop plans and details for Geoquest projects.
• Identify and resolve design issues between Geoquest products and owner documents.
• Provide quality control of all design and drafting work in the region.

Skills

Strong Math

Route surveying knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

PE License (Professional Engineer)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Category : Engineering

Requisition Number : STAFF001182

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Sterling, VA 20166, USA

• Travel Required : No

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 jobsfrom sales, marketing, civil engineering/design, supply, and construction support.

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

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
• Five to Ten (5-10) years of applicable engineering experience.
• Professional engineering (P.E.) licensure.
• Strong Math background.
• Any working knowledge of route surveying and working with construction plans is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is a must.

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, Inc. 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

Geoquest USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Travel Required

No . 100% in-office position

Licenses & Certifications

PE License

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