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Oldcastle APG · 3 days ago

Geotechnical Engineer (Retaining Wall)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions. The Geotechnical Engineer will provide professional engineering and sales counsel related to the design and performance of concrete retaining walls, ensuring product suitability and offering engineering services to key accounts.

Building MaterialConstructionHome ImprovementManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Establish the standards of design (methodology, minimum factors of safety, etc.) for all retaining wall plans, whether preliminary, final, or otherwise, issued by or on behalf of Oldcastle

Ensure the suitability of all Anchor Diamond blocks for their intended functions. As new products are developed, review them from a functional perspective, and issue and maintain written reports as to their suitability for their intended functional applications

Identify the needs of design professionals with respect to performance data respecting Anchor Diamond blocks, obtain such data, and maintain it

Ensure the suitability of Anchor Diamond design/estimating software, design manuals and other design literature for its intended purpose

Review, maintain, and update Anchor Diamond design/estimating software and manuals as needed

Obtain necessary approvals of Anchor Diamond and Belgard products from review bodies and regulatory bodies (HITEC, ICC, DOT, ETC.), and maintain records regarding same

Stay current with industry developments, attend industry meetings as necessary

Act as the technical representative for Oldcastle to the industry

Coordinate/supervise all forensic work related to performance of retaining walls constructed with Anchor Diamond and Belgard blocks

Provide Engineering Services to key accounts as directed by the VP of Commercial Hardscapes

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringCivil Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineer CertificationComputer-Aided DesignProject ManagementTechnical CommunicationSoftware ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Required

5+ years' experience as a geotechnical engineer

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and certification as a Professional Engineer (Preferred)

A high degree of technical skill is required to understand both technical product and application information

Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively with others in the company as well as industry and customer personnel

Proficiency in a variety of computer-based applications including computer aided design, word processing and spreadsheets

Observing manufacture of product, which may require exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme weather conditions and temperatures, heavy equipment and noises, and other attributes common to such sites

Strong project management abilities

Travel up to 50%

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and certification as a Professional Engineer (Preferred)

Benefits

401(k) plan / group retirement savings program

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Health and wellness programs

Company

Oldcastle APG

Oldcastle APG is a manufacturing company that supplies a wide variety of masonry and hardscape products to various customers. It is a sub-organization of Adams Products Company.

Founded in 1978

Easton, Northamptonshire, GBR

5001-10000 employees

http://www.oldcastleapg.com/

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