Staff Engineer - Geotechnical

Intertek Building & Construction; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation / PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join the Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team at the Columbus, OH office.

The role involves field logging, soil laboratory work, and geotechnical report writing, with opportunities to engage with client sites and project teams. The ideal candidate has a Civil/Geotechnical engineering degree with EIT/FE readiness and familiarity with GeoStudio, LPILE, APILE, SHAFТ, SLIDE, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Recent graduates will be considered.
• Ability to obtain EIT/FE certification within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of engineering software (GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, SLIDE, Settle3 and MSEW) is preferred.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be able to read and understand work plans.
• Occasional overtime and travel up to 10% may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical field logging and soil laboratory assignments.
• Write geotechnical reports.
• Review project plans and specifications.
• Attend client site meetings.
• Communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• May perform on-site observations, sampling, and testing.
• Work in field and laboratory environments, sometimes outdoors.

Skills

GeoStudio

APILE

LPILE

GROUP

SHAFT

SLIDE

Settle3

MSEW

Communication skills

Reading work plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

EIT/FE prep materials

Job description

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team at our Columbus, OH office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Geotechnical Staff Engineer is responsible for performing a variety of geotechnical assignments including field logging and soil laboratory assignments.

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Perform a variety of geotechnical assignments including field logging and soil laboratory assignments.
• Perform geotechnical report writing.
• Review project plans and specifications prepared by others.
• Attend client site meetings.
• Communicate effectively with client and project teams.
• Work on multiple projects at a time.
• May perform on-site observations, sample collection, and specific tests.
• May work both in the field and laboratory regularly.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited/ABET school is required
• Recent Graduates will be considered
• Ability to obtain EIT/FE certification within 6 months of hire is required
• Knowledge and experience in engineering software (GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, SLIDE, Settle3 and MSEW) are preferred
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required
• The ability to read and understand work plans is required
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
• May travel up to 10% of time
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds occasionally. Additional requirements may be needed for specific sites/locations.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
• Ability to climb occasionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of geotechnical engineering or construction materials testing experience - WE WILL TRAIN
• EIT/FE certification

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre‑employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

CA-LM

• Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

About Us

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

About The Team

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.