Staff Geotechnical Engineer: Fieldwork & Analysis Leader

Socket.dev; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

GeoEngineers in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to lead field exploration and observation of earthwork and foundation construction, and to develop a broad understanding of soil conditions. You will also perform geotechnical analyses such as slope stability and deep foundation design, and contribute to report preparation on a variety of projects.

This role requires a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree, an EIT certification, and strong communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master’s in Geotechnical or related field strongly preferred.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required for Staff Engineers.
• Proven problem solving, and professional-level verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• A valid driver’s license is required and one year of driving experience in the United States

Responsibilities

• Responsible for field exploration and observation of earthwork and foundation construction, on projects big and small, to develop an understanding of soil conditions and construction-related geotechnical issues.
• Responsible for preparing field reports and performing geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, deep foundation design, and seismic evaluation.
• Assists with gathering field data and field samples for related projects. Coordinates samples for testing as needed.
• May also be responsible for providing support to our geotechnical teams at other locations as needed.

Skills

EIT certification

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s in Geotechnical or related field

Job description

GeoEngineers in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to lead field exploration and observation of earthwork and foundation construction, and to develop a broad understanding of soil conditions. You will also perform geotechnical analyses such as slope stability and deep foundation design, and contribute to report preparation on a variety of projects.

This role requires a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree, an EIT certification, and strong communication and teamwork