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Colliers Engineering & Design · 1 day ago

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Mays Landing, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $96K/yr

5+ years exp

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Project Engineer to join their Geotechnical group. The role involves applying geotechnical engineering techniques on various projects and requires strong project management skills, as well as the ability to work independently and in teams to solve complex geotechnical problems.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for all phases of project execution for the implementation of geotechnical explorations, engineering analyses & recommendations, and construction consultation, including but not limited to client interaction, proposal preparation, budget and scheduling, technical oversight, report preparation, internal QA/QC, and project scope delivery and execution

Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships (internal and external) and identify and develop new client relationships

Provide guidance and supervision for junior staff and create a challenging and engaging work environment

Participate in or lead field assignments, including observation of geotechnical explorations

Review and assign field and laboratory soil testing

Perform geotechnical analyses including bearing capacity evaluations, stability evaluations, support of excavation design, and seepage analyses

Prepare engineering calculation packages

Prepare technical specifications, design drawings, and construction submittals for compliance with contract requirements and design assumptions

Participate in construction observation and special inspections

Communicate effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients, and team members

Some weekend and overtime work may be required; limited overnight and interstate travel may be required with this position

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringSoil IdentificationPE CertificationProject ManagementAutoCAD Civil 3DGeotechnical SoftwareCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Required

5-7+ years' experience

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline is required; Civil Engineering preferred; Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering is a plus

3+ years' experience in geotechnical field inspection and office engineering

Field experience should include: observation and logging of test borings and test pits; performance of infiltration testing; observation and logging of pile load testing and production pile installations; observation of fill placement and subgrade preparation; observation of retaining wall construction; etc

Office geotechnical engineering experience should include shallow and deep foundation design, retaining wall design and slope stability analysis

Must have experience in preparing geotechnical reports, leading and directing a technical team and interacting with clients

PE certification or ability to obtain within 6 months is required

Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, providing strong team leadership and effective project delivery

Good communication, planning, time management, scheduling and organizational skills

Candidate must have consistent means of transportation to and from project sites with a valid Driver's License and clean driving record

Drug testing may be required

Preferred

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT, and other CAD platforms is a plus

Experience or academic training with geotechnical software such as SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SETTLE3D, DeepFND, L-Pile and other analysis software is preferred

Soils laboratory experience is a plus

Following certifications a plus: Nuclear Density Gauge Operator; American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level I Inspector; and/or Related certifications from ICC

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

A company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off that includes parental and military leave

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

Reimbursement for education

A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

Founded in 1984

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://colliersengineering.com

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