Staff Engineer, EIT

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid leave

Competitive wages

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Staff Engineer to work alongside engineers and geologists on geotechnical investigations, field tests, and lab evaluations to develop foundation and construction recommendations for design plans. Projects include transportation, aviation, and commercial structures in Colorado and nearby regions.

The role emphasizes field work, report writing, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, with travel for short projects as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering.
• Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering is a plus.
• Engineer in Training Exam completed.
• Experience with field geotechnical investigations and lab sampling.
• Ability to read construction plans and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field geotechnical investigations and data collection.
• Perform foundation evaluations for shallow and deep options.
• Prepare technical reports with engineering recommendations.
• Review inspection reports and read construction plans for field verification.
• Collaborate with team and travel for short projects as needed.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Strong verbal communication

Team collaboration

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (a plus)

Engineer in Training Exam completed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MathCAD

Slide

SLOPEW

LPILE

Job description

Description

As a Staff Engineer, you will work side-by-side professional engineers and geologists assisting in geological and geotechnical engineering investigations including field and laboratory evaluations to develop foundation and general construction recommendations for design specifications and plans. Typical projects include Colorado Department of Transportation Road and Bridge design, Airport Infrastructure, Municipality roads and vertical construction buildings, trails, Commercial buildings, and some private sector projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Geological Engineering degree required, Master’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering a plus.
• Completion of Engineer in Training Exam
• Assist with proposal preparation, cost estimates
• Perform field geotechnical investigations working with drill rig and backhoe equipment. Retrieve samples and prepare them for transport and laboratory testing
• Perform engineering evaluations and calculations for foundation design including shallow and deep foundation options for bridges and commercial / private structures
• Perform engineering evaluations such as dam seepage analysis, global stability of retaining walls, and pavement section recommendations for roadways.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing field and laboratory services and providing engineering recommendations
• Review and approve inspection reports, understand, and read construction plans for field verification
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Self-motivated, with strong technical problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well as part of a team

Preference

• Experience with Microsoft applications, MathCAD, Slide and/or SLOPEW, LPILE, and other technical programs

Work environment

• Working in all types of terrain and weather conditions
• Familiar with construction project, working around heavy equipment
• Willing to travel for short duration projects, overnight stays with per-diem and lodging paid for by company
• Loud noise levels, strong adherence to safety
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Health insurance, 401k matching, paid leave, and competitive wages, are all a part of the Yeh employment package.

Education/Training

Yeh believes in supporting one another and encourages continually development of education and professional development. We promote involvement within our industry by asking our team members to join professional organizations. Our culture recognizes the importance of sharing knowledge, skills, and abilities by partnering our experienced team members with less experienced team members to share their skills and expertise.

Equal Opportunities

Being a minority owned business, our foundation is built on our commitment to provide opportunities in which all employees are engaged and passionate about providing innovation geotechnical design and construction materials solutions to better our world. We believe that doing the right thing is the best decision long-term and recognize that varied backgrounds enrich our team by exposing us to unique perspectives, unlocking innovation, expertise, and efficiency.

We provide opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic protected by law.