Staff Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist

Ninyo & Moore, A SOCOTEC Company; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Staff Geotechnical Engineer or Staff Engineering Geologist (not environmental) or Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to conduct geotechnical investigations, logging borings, and assist with foundation design and settlement analyses. Responsibilities include coordinating with drill rigs, classifying soils, reviewing plans, and preparing geotechnical reports. Education: B.S.

in Civil Engineering or Geology; M.S. preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Not an environmental geologist or scientist position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations and analysis.
• Perform boring layout for utility clearance and acquire permits from public agencies.
• Supervise/co-ordinate with and schedule subcontractors (drill rigs, backhoes).
• Classify soils and log borings, test pits and cores.
• Perform floor level surveys and geophysical testing as needed.
• Review plans and specifications; prepare geotechnical reports and letters.
• Assist project managers with geotechnical/geological data and laboratory testing data.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical engineering

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geology (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an immediate opening for a Staff Geotechnical Engineer or Staff Engineering Geologist (not environmental) or Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineerin Las Vegas, Nevada to be responsible for the following duties: conducting geotechnical investigations and analysis, performing boring layout for utility clearance and acquiring permits from public agencies, supervising/coordinating with and scheduling subcontractors such as drill rigs and backhoes, classifying soils, logging borings, test pits, and cores, performing floor level surveys, performing or aiding geophysical testing, reviewing plans and specifications, and preparing geotechnical reports and letters. Additionally the Staff Geotechnical Engineer, Staff Geologist or Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer will be also assist project managers with the accumulation and compilation of geotechnical and geological data, responsible for assignments and compilation of laboratory testing and geotechnical calculations, including calculations pertaining to shallow and deep foundation design, pavement section design, retaining walls, slope stability analysis, liquefaction, and settlement.

Education:B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geology or related field required and M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering or Geology preferred.

Required Skills:The successful candidate should have 0-3 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, a positive attitude, good organizational skills, and a strong indoor and outdoor work ethic. Must be able to work both independently and as a team member. This is not an environmental geologist or scientist position.

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Status:Full-time

No visa or green card sponsorship available now or in the future for this position.