Geo-Structural Engineer

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Overview

The Geo-Structural Engineer works with Cajun's Deep Foundations team to identify and implement deep foundations and ground improvement solutions, customized to our projects' needs. Possesses a detailed understanding of various types of deep foundations / ground improvement elements. Has the ability to determine load capacities, ground bearing, and settlement based on geotechnical data. Performs engineering activities consistent with good practice, client requirements, specifications and conformance to Codes & Standards.

Responsibilities

• The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive.
• Determination of geotechnical subsurface materials in order to identify various deep foundations design options
• Perform geotechnical engineering calculations and analyses for various deep foundations types and applications
• Interpret soil boring and CPT data
• Complete understanding of geotechnical design deliverables, associated applications, development of specifications and assigned project scope
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and value engineering to develop detailed designs
• Produce engineering calculations and sketches for deep foundations construction associated with project
• Check calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance, specifications, design criteria and good practice
• Evaluate project-specific deep foundation pile driving and drilling conditions
• Assist with the development of construction specifications and execution parameters
• Implement deep foundations load test and integrity testing programs
• Evaluate and design safe working platforms for deep foundations equipment
• Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly
• Report status on assigned tasks and escalate any identified potential issues
• Interface effectively with clients
• Determine ground bearing loads for construction equipment and soil bearing capacity
• Slope stability analysis

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