Westwood Professional Services · 2 weeks ago
Geotechnical Staff Field Engineer
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Field Engineer to join their team. The role involves participating in geotechnical site investigations, analyzing data, and preparing reports while keeping management informed of work status and progress.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Participate in geotechnical site investigations, assignment and assessment of geotechnical laboratory tests, preparation of investigation reports, and application of site data to analyses and design
Interpret and analyze geotechnical data to establish type, classification and engineering characteristics of materials. Complete or assist with geotechnical engineering analyses including, but not limited to, seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, rotational stiffness, liquefaction, and settlement analyses
Keep management advised of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments
Participate in preparation of proposals, bid documents and capital cost estimates, construction drawings and design reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering from an ABET accredited college
Knowledge of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, geotechnical testing, and general civil/geotechnical engineering design and construction practices
Strong technical, communication and interpersonal skills and works best in a fast-paced environment
Detailed documentation focus and sound technical writing skills
Flexibility to travel/work in the field for extended periods and have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and various terrains associated with construction projects
Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own work
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in English
Ability to use sound judgment
Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to details
Proficiency in MS Office, familiarity with slope stability software (GeoStudio), pile design software (LPile), and other geotechnical software
Preferred
EIT/FE certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
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Funding
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$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
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