As a Geotechnical Staff Professional , you will perform both field and technical assignments under the coaching of mid-to-senior level geotechnical engineers.

You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks which will assist you to further develop your knowledge and abilities in the Geotechnical field. Typical duties and responsibilities may include, but are not be limited to, analysis of work according to standard geotechnical procedures on simple projects or on parts of more complex projects; as well as performing and/or reviewing data for accuracy. As a Geotechnical Field Professional you will also assist with writing reports on routine projects, with senior review of Geotechnical Project Managers, PE's and other senior professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Travel to various job sites in a company provided vehicle

• Staff engineering duties including: data collection, engineering analysis and fieldwork for various geotechnical engineering projects

• Assisting with project management & reporting

• Assist with sampling and data needed for geotechnical reports

• Client consultation and maintenance

• Site reconnaissance, laying out borings, one-call tickets, preparation of field instructions

• Visual classification of soils and preparation of boring logs

• Performing in-situ soil tests

• Assist other geotechnical professionals as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree with at least 2 years of relative experience.

• 1-4 years of relevant field experience and/or office geotechnical engineering experience

• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record

• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize data

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form

• Ability to accurately apply mathematical principles, display proper use of spatial recognition, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Project Managers and if needed, clients, potential customers and the general public

• Ability to read and interpret ASTM standards

• Ability to accurately complete field paperwork as prescribed

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other engineering software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with EIT/GIT certification

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments

• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and repetitive motions

• Typically, at least 50% field work and 50% office work, depending on the week/work

• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)

• Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required. You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)

About UES

UES is a national leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Occupational Health & Safety, Virtual Design Consulting, and Building Envelope. With over 3,400 team members across 70+ branches in the United States, UES provides essential engineering services to some of the most prominent and significant projects in the country. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021 and 2022, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future.

Our Team Members

Our team members bring unique skill sets, licenses and certifications, and experience to our firm, which diversifies our team and allows us to provide a wide variety of services uniquely grounded in excellence . Our team STRIVES to uphold our core values of safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence to ensure we meet client expectations, support our communities, and build a strong, reliable team. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, which creates collaborative workspaces and a sense of camaraderie among our team members. At UES, we are eager to hire, teach, and train the next generation of industry leaders and learn from the expertise of each team member who walks through our doors. To learn more about UES, visit teamues.com

Our Benefits

We understand that our team members are the glue that holds our business together. We value the individual contributions of each person, and we show this by offering comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance options, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact our Recruitment team at westcareers@teamues.com

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Team: Geotechnical Department

Work Type: Full-Time

Location Type: onsite