Team Georgia Careers · 1 week ago
Geotechnical Branch - ETP123 - GDOT Civil Engineer 4, PG-N, CE-4
Georgia - Clayton - Forest Park
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$79K/yr - $79K/yr
1+ years expThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking a Civil Engineer 4 to perform engineering assignments in the Geotechnical Branch. The role involves analyzing geotechnical data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with GDOT and AASHTO requirements, while also coordinating activities with other offices and contractors.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, serve as an engineer in the Geotechnical Branch performing engineering analyses and preparing geotechnical reports and recommendations for foundations, earthwork, slopes, and retaining structures
Review geotechnical reports, designs, and submittals prepared by others to ensure technical adequacy, constructability, and compliance with GDOT and AASHTO requirements
Analyze subsurface investigation data and resolve geotechnical design issues related to soil and rock conditions encountered on transportation projects
Provide geotechnical engineering support, including evaluation of field conditions, responses to request for information, and assessing and providing solutions to differing site conditions
Perform research/evaluation of new technologies/methods/material specification changes and prepare research reports with findings
Recommend updates or changes to geotechnical policies, procedures, and design guidance based on research findings, field performance, or evolving industry standards
Coordinate geotechnical activities with other GDOT offices and external contractors and to support project delivery
Participate in site visits in support of geotechnical fieldwork investigations and operations
Ensures quality control standards are met and applies engineering judgment while working under the direction of Geotechnical Branch management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an A.B.E.T. - accredited program or equivalent degree in a related field OR Valid State of Georgia Engineer in training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the State of Georgia and one (1) year of job-related experience
Experience performing geotechnical analyses and evaluating subsurface investigation and laboratory testing data
Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and techniques, testing data analysis, design specifications, thorough understanding of roadway plans
Experience preparing and reviewing engineering reports; directing the production field work; meeting schedule deadlines
Experience solving practical engineer problems
Ability to learn and adapt to new software
Ability to work and communicate with supervisors, consultants, other DOT Offices, and other customers
Ability to act as a lead worker directing, training, and assisting in evaluation of less experienced engineers
Ability to read and comprehend information such as specifications, construction plans, maintenance plans, and plans from other offices
Committed to providing quality customer service
Preferred
Possesses certification as an Engineer-in-Training
Extensive knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, practices, and techniques, including foundation design, slope stability, and retaining structures
Experience using geotechnical engineering software applications such as APILE, GRLWEAP, SLIDE, SHAFT, gINT, and other programs to support foundation, pile, and slope stability analyses
Company
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