Subject: Geotechnical Staff Engineer Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

CERTERRA is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Position Description

The Certerra – Black Eagle Consulting Geotechnical Staff Engineer provides assistance to the Project Manager in the areas of field exploration, laboratory testing analysis, report preparation and construction oversight related to engineering projects. This position will require field work, travel and occasional overnight stays. Our work environment is approximately 50% office and 50% field work, in all types of weather. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and excited to explore our region as well as work in a fast-paced industry with the potential for growth.

Minimum Qualifications

§  A minimum of 3+ years of geotechnical engineering design experience

§  ABET accredited engineering degree such as: civil, geological or mining engineering or similar.

§  Previous experience working in a geotechnical engineering and materials testing environment.

§  Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA), 10-Hour Certification.

§  A current and valid Nevada driver's license that will allow insurance through the company insurance provider.

Preferred Qualifications

§  Nevada registered Professional Engineer

§  ACI Concrete Field-Testing Grade 1 Certification

§  NAQTC Certification (sampling & density, aggregates, asphalt)

§  Nuclear density gauge

§  Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA), 30-Hour

Essential Skills

§  Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.

§  Exhibit excellent organizational skills.

§  Ability to work independently and/or within Team environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

§  Coordinate on a daily basis with the Division Manager

§  Formulate Perform geotechnical field investigations, testing and construction oversight.

§  Prepare bids and estimates for geotechnical investigations.

§  Oversee and train junior geologists and engineers Schedule and conduct pre-construction meetings with public agencies and owners.

§  Assist with review and compilation of geotechnical laboratory and field-testing results, perform geotechnical analyses and report writing.

§  Perform field exploration and in-situ testing including boring layout and utility clearance, coordination with drilling contractors, supervision of drill rig and geotechnical field investigations, logging of borings and test pits and infiltration and percolation testing.

§  Perform geophysical investigations such as: Refraction Microtremor and seismic refraction.

§  Attend professional development courses and participate in local groups which further your engineering knowledge.

§  Provide Inspection and construction oversight of grading, earthwork, retaining structures and foundation installation.

§  Participate and train in lab testing procedures and compilation of lab and field-testing results.

§  Perform geotechnical engineering analysis with supervision including soil and rock classification, slope stability analysis, retaining wall design, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, liquefaction, seismic and geologic hazard evaluation, and earthquake engineering.

§  Review and approve project invoices, ensuring operations are within budget limitations.

§  Develop and deliver Chang Order requests to the client for over budget and/or out of scope services.

§  Assist in interviewing Project Inspector/Tester applicants and hire well qualified candidates as needed to maintain division workload.

§  Develop and maintain industry contacts through marketing efforts.

§  Perform materials testing/inspection on an as-needed basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee occasionally is required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and to walk up to ½ mile daily. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such people will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

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