Pioneer Technical Services, Inc · 1 day ago
Geotechnical Engineer
Pioneer Technical Services, Inc is a Montana-based employee-owned company seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support their geotechnical engineering department. The role involves performing geotechnical engineering for civil/environmental projects, collaborating with other engineering disciplines, managing junior staff, and overseeing drilling investigations and field testing.
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Responsibilities
Perform geotechnical engineering for civil/environmental projects including analysis and design for seismic loading, deep and shallow foundations, retaining structures, earth embankments, high hazard dams, hydraulic structures, landslides/slope stability, and ground improvements
Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, including structural, civil, water resources and environmental
Design, install and support geotechnical monitoring instrumentation such as vibrating wire piezometers, slope inclinometers, shape array accelerometers, and vibration monitors, along with corresponding telemetry devices
Conduct technical review and project management for engineering, deliverables, schedule, and invoices
Manage and mentor junior geotechnical engineering staff
Prepare and review technical reports
Conduct and oversee drilling investigations and field and laboratory testing of soil and rock for design and construction
Develop scopes of work and budget estimates for geotechnical engineering projects
Perform geotechnical construction observation
Assist with business development and proposal writing efforts focused on geotechnical related work opportunities
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, analysis and design is required
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering with course work in geotechnical related science is required
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and have experience with geotechnical and design related software such as the RocScience Software Suite (Slide2, Settle3, Swedge, and Dips), L-Pile, FLAC, and DeepEX
The ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team when solving complex, technical problems is essential
The job requires strong written skills, interpersonal skills, as well as flexibility and enthusiasm in performing a variety of tasks
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of Montana or have the ability to obtain registration in the state of Montana within 6 months of the date of hire is preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Benefits
Incentive package
Company
Pioneer Technical Services, Inc
Pioneer Technical Services, Inc., is an employee-owned full-service engineering and environmental services firm with offices across Montana and the northwest.