Description
This position is local remote – must reside within a 50 mile radius within one of the office locations: Hayden/Coeur d'Alene Idaho, Lewiston Idaho, Meridian/Boise Idaho, Spokane Washington, Tri-Cities Washington (Richland, Kennewick, Pasco), or Missoula, MT. Travel to customer sites within the region as required.
This role can range from entry level to mid/senior level.
Compensation: $90,000 – $130,000/yr base salary DOE.
Description
The Project Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for completing geotechnical projects, geotechnical proposal preparation, geotechnical report preparation, performing basic and complex geotechnical analyses, and providing professional consultation services to inform project design recommendations. This is an exempt salaried position that reports to the Engineering Services Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Engineering:
Direct and execute geotechnical project assignments including proposal preparation, engineering analysis, report preparation, field exploration, and laboratory analysis.
Evaluate ground conditions and understand their impact on design and construction.
Perform shallow and deep foundation designs, slope stability analyses, and seismic hazard evaluations.
Peer review geotechnical reports prepared by other geotechnical engineering staff.
Leadership:
May supervise junior engineering department staff, including full employee life cycle.
Provide mentorship to EI/EITs and help professionally develop staff engineers.
In conjunction with the Testing Services Manager, responsible for supervising field and office activities of staff engineer(s), and field technicians for assigned projects.
Project Management:
Manage all stages of project execution, from initial planning to final completion, ensuring compliance with contract terms and deliverables.
Review requests for proposals (RFP’s), develop and finalize proposals, and act as a liaison between clients and company.
Attend geotechnical special inspection and project kick-off meetings.
Monitor progress of services and financial performance on projects.
Attend meetings with clients to discuss recommendations prior to submitting reports. Provide clients with clarifications or modifications as necessary.
Regularly communicate with clients to ensure quality of services, exceptional staff performance, and address client concerns and expectations.
Review billing data prior to issuance of final invoices to clients.
Perform project file maintenance according to approved guidelines.
Responsible for loss prevention practices in providing services.
Responsible for reviewing GBA, Terra, and other pertinent loss prevention information and incorporating best practices into day-to-day activities.
Business and Professional Development
Participate in professional societies/organizations/activities.
Actively participate in professional and technical organizations as approved by Engineering Services Manager.
Other duties may be assigned.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
BS degree in Civil Engineering (Masters in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering preferred).
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