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SMEUSA · 1 day ago

Geotechnical Engineer

Macomb, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

SMEUSA is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to assist clients in executing their projects through various field-centric duties. The role involves evaluating soils, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, and preparing geotechnical proposals and reports under the supervision of Professional Engineers.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Evaluation of soils for bearing capacity, subgrade modulus, seismic site classification, lateral earth pressures, analysis of laboratory test data and results, pressuremeter analysis, slope stability analysis, deep foundation design and other related geotechnical engineering topics

Work closely in coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and other SME team members

Prepare geotechnical proposals and reports

Collaboration of scopes of work and recommendations with senior level engineers

Use your problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex challenges

Qualification

Geotechnical engineeringField testingMS Office SuiteConstruction competenciesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCritical thinking

Required

Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly

Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions

Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally

Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions

Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies

Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning

Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others

Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting (up to 50lbs repetitively), walking on uneven ground frequently, and carrying equipment, working in various weather conditions, and traveling to different locations