Staff Geotechnical Engineer - Springfield, MO (Regular Full-Time)
As a Staff Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for documenting field conditions, logging borings, testing soil and rock in the laboratory, writing field reports, analyzing and interpreting geotechnical and geological data, and preparing technical reports. You will principally work on transportation and pipeline projects throughout the U.S. The projects will include subsurface explorations, site engineering geologic characterization, geologic hazard assessment and restoration, as well as construction observation. Typical client sectors include state transportation departments, local agencies and oil & gas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Geotechnical and geological field exploration.
- Assists with gathering field data and field samples for related projects. Coordinates samples for laboratory testing as needed.
- Testing of soil and rock samples in our geotechnical laboratory
- Responsible for preparing field reports and performing geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, deep foundation design, and seismic evaluation.
- Observation of earthwork and foundation construction to develop an understanding of soil conditions and construction-related geotechnical issues.
Qualifications
- BS degree in Civil, Geotechnical Engineering required, or emphasis on Engineering Geology will be considered; MS in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related field strongly preferred.
- 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.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- All employees are subject to completing a background check, reference check, and pre-employment physicals and drug/alcohol testing.
- 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. 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 Springfield MO, is $56,437 – $72,578. 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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