Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. · 1 day ago
Geotechnical Engineer
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expLiberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to work on infrastructure projects related to planning, design, and engineering. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting feasibility studies, and preparing engineering designs and technical reports.
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Responsibilities
Work with multidisciplinary teams to undertake infrastructure projects related to their planning, design, and engineering
Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in a safe manner
Select criteria for planning, design, and construction of dams, tunnels, caverns, foundations, slopes, and earth-retaining structures
Work in conjunction with engineers, geologists, and other professionals to solve project challenges, performing design calculations as required
Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research (i.e., desktop study, field reconnaissance) to assess challenges and develop the basis of geotechnical understanding of the program to support the project as it progresses
Prepare engineering designs through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats
Prepare construction drawings and specifications for each design phase of a project
Plan and implement field exploration and testing programs
Perform site characterizations and evaluate geotechnical hazards
Assess subsurface conditions, including soil and rock properties and geotechnical conditions, including review and interpretation of field maps, field logs, test data, and other field documentation
Evaluate field and laboratory test data and develop parameters for use in technical analyses
Conduct numerical analysis using programs such as SEEP/W and SLOPE/W, FLAC, Plaxis, DIPS, UNWEDGE, SWEDGE
Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines
Prepare technical reports including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical baseline reports, field reports, technical memoranda, computation packages, feasibility reports, design and evaluation reports, construction drawings, and specifications
Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants
Implement Stantec quality control and quality assurance processes for project deliverables
Prepare basic quantity and cost estimates
Participate in Construction Quality Assurance including the review of shop drawings and submittals, response to request for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks
Provide field engineering support for projects during construction
Provide leadership, coordination, and ownership of tasks from initiation to successful completion
Provide mentoring, coaching, and training of less experienced professionals, as required
Develop client management and business development skills, such as preparing proposals
Participate in professional development and training activities
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of the principles of civil/geotechnical or geological engineering
Familiarity with computer aided design drafting programs
Some exposure to or knowledge of numerical modeling and finite element analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Sound organizational, technical, written, and oral communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to coordinate tasks with multiple individuals on a multi-disciplinary team
Willing and able to travel to conduct field investigation or construction quality oversight work
Valid driver's license and good driving record required. Off-road driving may be possible
5-10 years of work experience in civil/geotechnical engineering, dams experience is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required
New Jersey Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
Company
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Liberty Personnel is widely recognized as the finest direct placement and contract recruiting firm in the region.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chuck LaBenski
Co-Founder, Talent Acquisition Specialist/ Trainer
Stephen Moore
Vice President
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