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AET · 1 day ago

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Rapid City, SD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $105K/yr

8+ years exp

AET is a company specializing in geotechnical engineering, and they are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to coordinate and complete project testing services. The role involves managing projects, directing teams, preparing reports, and engaging in business development activities.

Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage simple to complex projects and direct a project team where multiple disciplines may be required from initial authorization to completion including client interaction, work scheduling, interpreting implications of complex data, establishing and monitoring project budget, invoicing and quality control

Perform engineering observations/judgments of geostructural activities, including jobs with a higher degree of difficulty

Prepare formal geotechnical engineering reports, including recommendations

Coordinate and assign staff to perform field testing

Critically review, edit, and sign technical reports and correspondence of other staff

Prepare proposals and perform marketing/business development duties to meet established department and company goals

Generate business for self and others in the department and maintain established chargeability goal

Represent AET by presenting ideas, solutions, and innovative advancements to clients, peer groups, public audiences, and regulatory agencies and in professional publications

Assist in coaching and training junior staff and perform critical performance appraisals of Technicians and lower level Engineers

Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public

Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for position

Maintain appropriate physicals if required for position

Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, procedures and technologies in designated field(s)

Participate in professional organizations

Maintain professional registration(s)

Frequent travel required within regional area

Occasional out-of-town travel

Many duties outdoors or away from main office/laboratory location

Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment

Maintain the quality of service and work product

Complete assigned projects within budget and satisfy client needs

Coordinate with other AET staff with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, productivity and communication

Develop and maintain business contacts

Perform other tasks as necessary to meet departmental or company goals

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) registrationProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentField TestingRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological (or related) Engineering with 10 or more years of related experience, OR; Advanced degree in Civil (Geotechnical or related) Engineering with 8 or more years of related experience (preferred)

Professional Engineering (PE) registration

Ability to obtain registration in other States, as required

Maintain valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for position

Maintain appropriate physicals if required for position

Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, procedures and technologies in designated field(s)

Participate in professional organizations

Maintain professional registration(s)

Frequent travel required within regional area

Occasional out-of-town travel

Many duties outdoors or away from main office/laboratory location

Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment

Maintain the quality of service and work product

Complete assigned projects within budget and satisfy client needs

Coordinate with other AET staff with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, productivity and communication

Develop and maintain business contacts

Preferred

Ability to develop and implement creative/innovative solutions to a wide range of problems

Physically capable of the physical labor required, with personal protective equipment

Ability to occasionally move 50 to 100 pounds

Demonstrated skill in cultivating and managing external relationships (with clients, prospects, professional associations, etc.) to generate business development opportunities for self and others

Demonstrated skill in cultivating and managing client and internal relationships to foster a positive working environment, to develop strong teamwork, and to resolve issues and problems in a positive manner

Ability to anticipate, recognize, and manage risk/liability

Excellent communication skills including the ability to present ideas to large groups in a clear and compelling manner

Skill in reviewing contract terms and conditions and making recommendations for final review by company officer

Ability to work at environmental remediation, industrial and construction sites and perform field work including, but not limited to, collecting samples, operating field instruments, following procedures, planning, organizing and arranging logistics for the job, and documenting field activities and data collected