Staff Geotechnical Engineer

SOCOTEC US; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer (title depending on experience) to conduct geotechnical investigations and analysis, lay out borings for utility clearance, supervise drill rigs, and prepare reports. Responsibilities include soil classification, logging borings, and performing floor level surveys with testing/observation services.

Experience in slope stability and liquefaction analysis is valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting.
• Thorough understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organized, and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations and analysis.
• Perform boring layout for utility clearance and supervise drill rigs.
• Classify soils, log borings, test pits, and cores.
• Perform floor level surveys, testing and observation services.
• Review plans and specifications, and prepare geotechnical reports.
• Assist with lab testing and geotechnical calculations (slope stability, liquefaction, dynamic settlement, pile design).

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Work ethic

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering

Job description

Job Description

SOCOTEC has an immediate opening for a Staff Geotechnical Engineer (title depending on experience) to be responsible for the following duties: conducting geotechnical investigations and analysis, performing boring layout for utility clearance, supervising drill rigs, classifying soils, logging borings, test pits, and cores, performing floor level surveys, performing testing and observation services, reviewing plans and specifications, and preparing geotechnical reports and letters. Additionally the Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for assignment and compilation of laboratory testing and geotechnical calculations, including calculations pertaining to slope stability analysis, liquefaction, dynamic settlement, and pile design.

Education:

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering.

Required Skills:

The successful candidate should have 2+ years of experience, preferably with a geotechnical consulting firm performing duties described above. Candidate should have a thorough understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, good organizational skills, and a strong work ethic. Must be able to work both independently and as a team member.