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Terracon · 2 days ago

Geotechnical Field Engineer

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. The Geotechnical Field Engineer will perform observations and documentation of geotechnical exploration activities, communicate with various stakeholders, and maintain equipment while adhering to safety standards.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform observations and documentation of geotechnical exploration activities (e.g., soil/rock boring, test pits, pile load testing)

Communicate with project manager, other engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor’s representatives and others as applicable regarding the project site, project requirements, testing, observations and results

Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis

Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observations in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager

Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas

Adhere to strict safety standards

A Geotechnical Field Engineer collects and analyzes samples of soil, rock, and other earth materials to determine variations in different landscapes

Under close supervision by staff professionals, assists on tasks and perform basic testing and observation/documentation duties

Provides clear documentation of findings and results

Communicate information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal

Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the staff professionals

Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments

Maintains assigned equipment

Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects

Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work

Report safety issues or concerns to management

Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects

Performs fieldwork for geotechnical subsurface investigation, under specific work instructions as provided by the Project Manager

The fieldwork will include logging of geotechnical sampling of soil and rock

The field work will also include observation of pile installation and pile load testing

The applicant must have good oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office computer programs

Previous experience in outdoor/field working/driving conditions is preferred, not required

Previous experience in Geotechnical drilling/sampling preferred, not required

The applicant must have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Perform other tasks/activities as required

Qualification

Geotechnical fieldworkSoil/rock samplingData documentationMS Office proficiencyEngineer-in-Training (EIT)IndependenceOral communicationWritten communicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

The applicant must have good oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office computer programs

The applicant must have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Preferred

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation

Previous experience in outdoor/field working/driving conditions is preferred, not required

Previous experience in Geotechnical drilling/sampling preferred, not required

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Various bonus programs

Company

Terracon

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Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.

Founded in 1995

Olathe, Kansas, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.terracon.com/about/foundation/

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