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WSP in the U.S. · 5 days ago

Geotechnical Engineer Specialist

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Review design submittals (plans, reports and calculations)

Develop preliminary scope for new projects, estimate units and staff hours, and negotiate with the selected design consultant.

Review foundation installation plans (piles, drilled shafts, auger cast piles)

Review of shop drawings

Coordinate dynamic testing (PDA), drilled shaft testing and vibration monitoring field schedule (Design-Bid Build projects only)

Review production pile lengths and driving criteria letters (Design-Bid-Build projects only)

Review data of foundation tests (PDA, CSL, thermal integrity tests)

Review foundation installation records (piles, drilled shafts, auger cast piles & prestressed soil anchors)

Review foundation certification packages (Design-Build projects only)

Oversight of foundation installation operations (pile driving, drilled shaft, auger cast piles)

Oversight of retaining wall construction (soldier pile walls, MSE walls, sheet pile walls)

Coordination and review of vibration monitoring data and reports.

A resource for trouble shooting Geotechnical issues during construction

Develop and/or reviews policies, methods, practices, and procedures

Review program elements for conformance with Department standards.

Work with the Turnpike Geotechnical Engineer Manager and help with the day-to-day tasks related to the operations of the Geotechnical team, including initiatives, administrative and management tasks. The candidate will be mentored and guided by the Geotechnical Engineer Manager.

Qualification

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Geotechnical engineeringEngineering designConstructionProductionAnalytical techniquesCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingOrganizationEngineer in Training Certification

Required

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s degree

1-3 years of geotechnical engineering experience.

Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of geotechnical engineering, engineering design, construction, production, and/or operations

The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

The ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, and determine work priorities to ensure proper completion of work assignments, direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program

The ability to perform as a team player and work to achieve goals in a team environment Ability to accomplish assignments without direct supervision