Elevate Your Career as a Staff Geotechnical Engineer – Hands-On Experience Awaits!
Ready to take your geotechnical engineering career to new heights? We're looking for a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and work on a variety of exciting and impactful projects. Under the guidance of seasoned project managers and supervisors, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience while contributing to cutting-edge solutions in the field.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:
Practical, Hands-On Experience: Receive comprehensive training and support while working on diverse, real-world geotechnical projects.
Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and guide your growth.
Innovative Projects: Contribute to solutions that make a difference in the field of geotechnical engineering.
Job Responsibilities:
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Locates, observes, and logs field borings, probes, and test pits from plan layouts.
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Participates in drilling and sampling operations using manual or power-operated hand augering equipment.
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Installs, reads, and interprets field instruments such as observation wells, inclinometers, etc.
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Performs observations of field activities for compliance with project objectives and prepares reports documenting activities.
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Practices loss prevention techniques.
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Provides liaison with subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives to achieve satisfactory field operations.
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Is responsible for alerting the project leader or supervisor of difficulties encountered, cost and time overruns, changes in scope requested by the client, potential liability exposure, or any other matter pertinent to the satisfactory completion of the project.
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Projects a positive image of the Firm in all professional/personal contacts.
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Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
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Engineer-in-Training Certificate for engineering candidates preferred
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Must have an education background as indicated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to assess and react to project situations.
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An ability to travel 10-30% depending on project needs.
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Good oral and written communication skills, including good technical writing capabilities.
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An ability for accuracy and detail in performing technical observations and analyses.
About UES
Universal Engineering Sciences ( UES ) is a rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly 60 years of expertise in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections, and environmental consulting . With 3,800+ professionals across 80+ branches in high-growth U.S. markets, UES serves public and private clients across industries such as transportation, healthcare, commercial, residential, and education .
As an industry pioneer , UES is at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices , delivering precise, professional, and innovative solutions . Our dedicated team of engineers, geologists, inspectors, scientists, and drillers is committed to excellence and long-term client success .
At UES, we STRIVE to uphold our core values:
Safety – Our top priority in every project
Teamwork – Collaboration drives success
Responsiveness – Quick and effective solutions
Integrity – Honesty and ethical practices
Value – Delivering quality and efficiency
Excellence – Setting the industry standard
As we continue to expand, these values serve as our north star , guiding our mission to shape the future of engineering and consulting.
Mission
We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.
We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment.
EEOC Statement
UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to list the full scope of duties and responsibilities for this position. Other duties may be assigned. Employment is "at will" meaning that employment may be ended by either the employee or Company at any time for any reason with or without notice. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing pre-employment testing for this position.
Team: Geotechnical Department-Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt
Work Type: Salary
Location Type: onsite