As a valued member of our Construction Design and Geotechnical Services Teams, the Staff Geo-Structural Engineer or Staff Structural Engineer will be essential in developing engineering solutions and drawings for a variety of temporary engineering and design-build projects nationwide through the application of geotechnical and structural engineering. This position involves working on diverse projects that include excavation support systems, cofferdams, access trestles, working platforms, construction staging, falsework, and deep foundations. In this role, you will also support our geotechnical team by assisting with field exploration and monitoring earthwork and foundation construction.
This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with diverse project teams and gain mentorship from experienced Professional Engineers in both remote and in-person settings. This opportunity is geared towards entry and early career individuals eager to develop a comprehensive understanding of geo-structural design and construction practices throughout the US and grow a long-term career in the field. As you grow professionally, initial responsibilities focused on fieldwork and drawing preparation will evolve towards more technical analysis, report writing, and project development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct geotechnical field exploration and observations to assess soil conditions and address construction-related geotechnical issues on various projects.
- Gather field data and coordinate the sampling and testing processes.
- Develop project drawings utilizing CAD, Civil3D, and Revit software.
- Perform a wide array of geotechnical and structural engineering analyses and calculations.
- Support the creation of project deliverables such as detailed field reports, drawings, designs, memos, and reports with oversight from senior staff.
- Contribute to the design of geo-structural solutions, including but not limited to temporary excavation supports, retaining walls, work staging plans, work access platforms, falsework, trestles, and foundations.
- Assist project teams in design decisions based on criteria from senior engineers or project managers.
- Observe and document construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering preferred.
- Knowledge of soil classification systems and engineering properties.
- Strong grasp of geo-structural design analysis for structures such as foundations (deep and shallow) and earth retention systems.
- Experience in CAD software packages such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Revit is preferred.
- Experience with geotechnical laboratory testing is advantageous.
- Solid problem-solving abilities.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain it.
- Flexibility in handling diverse project requirements and capacity to work effectively in a team.
- Ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who is able manage their day-to-day tasks and commitments to other team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Willingness and ability to conduct site visits and travel as needed.
- Valid driver’s license.
- 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.
- Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and view of a monitor/screen.
- Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
- All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning field work.
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Portland OR, is $67,600 – $91,400 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.
At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to 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, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here.
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