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Overview
As a Staff Geotechnical Engineer , you will be responsible for field aspects of our geotechnical services, including field exploration and observation of earthwork and foundation construction. A significant portion of time is spent in the field on projects of all sizes to develop an understanding of soil conditions and construction-related geotechnical issues. You will also be involved in report preparation and geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, deep foundation design, and seismic evaluation. This position may provide support to our geotechnical teams in other locations as needed.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for field exploration and observation of earthwork and foundation construction, on projects big and small, to develop an understanding of soil conditions and construction-related geotechnical issues.
- Responsible for preparing field reports and performing geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, deep foundation design, and seismic evaluation.
- Assists with gathering field data and field samples for related projects. Coordinates samples for testing as needed.
- May also be responsible for providing support to our geotechnical teams at other locations as needed.
Qualifications
BS degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; MS in Geotechnical or related field strongly preferred.Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and successfully work within a team.Proven problem solving, and professional-level verbal and written communication skills are a must.Valid driver's license is required.Must be willing to travel domestically as needed.One year of driving experience in the United States. Consideration will be provided for international driving experience.Physical Requirements / Work Environment
All candidates are subject to completing a background check and reference check.All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.Able to perform consistent work on a PC.Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner, identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager, participating in project safety briefings, wearing appropriate safety equipment in the field, and completing required health and safety training prior to field work.Salary and Benefits
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Bellingham, WA, is $67,600 - $91,400 annually. Compensation is based on education, experience, and internal equity. GeoEngineers' salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year, and employees are eligible for pay increases based on performance. As part of our total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for an annual year-end bonus, subject to program eligibility requirements.
At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid vacation.
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