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Energy Jobline · 2 days ago

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Newtown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Direct and supervise staff and contractors to complete field exploration programs for a wide range of project types.

Perform field investigations of complicated projects within areas of high potential geotechnical risk.

Prepare drilling/subcontractor instructions based on the project geotechnical scope.

Oversee engineering services during construction on projects involving shallow and deep foundations.

Develop geotechnical and construction phase inspections scopes, schedules and budgets for proposals.

Prepare field investigation instructions for the field team based on the project geotechnical scope.

Communicate field results during subsurface explorations with the project team and/or client.

Develop design recommendations and/or identify the need for additional investigation/testing based on field investigation results.

Develop and coordinate the laboratory testing program based on the field results.

Review and analyze field boring/test pit logs that identify subsurface soil composition and groundwater depths.

Perform common geotechnical analysis for various structures such as foundations, earthwork, slope stability, retaining walls, and pavements.

Prepare geotechnical engineering reports detailing field investigation data and design recommendations.

Review and analyze construction phase testing and inspection reports for compliance with project specifications.

Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support.

Communicate with clients and/or contractors to discuss project-related tasks and results.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Geotechnical consultingConstruction material inspectionsLaboratory testingConstruction phase testingSubgrade preparationFoundation installation inspectionFill placement testingRetaining wall construction oversightSoil stabilization oversightConcrete samplingReinforcing steel inspectionContractor communicationReport preparationEngineer-In-Training (EIT)Professional EngineerPE licenseDriver’s licenseAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI) certificateConstruction inspection/materials testing certificatesOSHA 40OSHA 10American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association (APNGA) trainingMetric toolsEnglish toolsMicrosoft Software SuiteWordExcelOutlookGeneral computer commandsGeotechnical software programs

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Soil Science, Geology or related engineering field; geotechnical engineering concentration

Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

3-5 years’ experience in geotechnical consulting, construction material inspections or laboratory testing

3-5 years’ experience in construction phase testing and inspection, including subgrade preparation, foundation installation inspection, fill placement testing, retaining wall construction oversight, soil stabilization oversight, concrete sampling and testing, reinforcing steel inspection, communicating with contractors and daily report preparation

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) required

Professional Engineer or have the ability to obtain PE license

Valid driver’s license required

American Concrete Institute (ACI) concrete field-testing technician certificate, accredited construction inspection/materials testing certificates, OSHA 40, OSHA 10, and/or American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association (APNGA) gauge training

Must have hands-on experience with metric and English tools

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to understand general computer commands and learn supporting software for entering field data, laboratory data, timesheets, etc

Ability to use common geotechnical software programs for foundation, slope stability, retaining wall and pavement designs

Independent and critical thinking

Self-starter who can work independently and with team members