Staff Engineer
Staff Engineer
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15-03-2025
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Job Description
Overview:
UES is a privately held rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering construction materials testing building code compliance threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3800 professionals across 80 branches in high growth markets in the U.S. UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial residential and education.
Experienced and proven UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients as well as publicprivate partnerships and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers geologists certified inspectors scientists and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence approaching each project with the knowledge that precision professionalism and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.
As UES continues to grow its critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety Teamwork Responsiveness Integrity Value and Excellence.
Summary
The Staff Engineer is a key role responsible for planning designing and overseeing geotechnical engineering projects. The role will work on site investigations analyze soil and rock properties and provide recommendations of construction projects based on their findings.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting geotechnical site investigations including soil and rock sampling borehole logging and field testing and present their findings to interdisciplinary teams
- Evaluating and analyzing geological and geotechnical conditions to assess risks and opportunities for construction projects
- Managing geotechnical aspects of projects such as project timelines and milestones including budgeting scheduling and resource allocation
- Coordinating with clients contractors and regulatory agencies to ensure project requirements objectives and constraints are met
- Communicating project status risks and recommendations to stakeholders effectively
- Conducting feasibility studies risk assessments and implement quality assurance processes to identify potential challenges develop mitigation strategies and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
- Coordinating with subcontractors vendors and suppliers to procure materials and services
- Preparing technical reports and documentation detailing analysis findings and recommendations
- Fostering positive relationships with clients and stakeholders to enhance satisfaction and promote future collaborations
- Ensuring compliance with health safety and environmental regulations and standards
- Staying updated on industry trends technologies and innovations to enhance project delivery and efficiency
- Coordinating and cooperate with lab and field departments
- Preparing cost estimates proposals and invoices
- Performing any other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Geology or a related field
- 03 years of relevant experience in geotechnical environmental or construction materials testing
- EIT or GIT preferred. Willingness to obtain certifications such as ACI is a plus
- Strong understanding of soil mechanics foundation engineering ground improvement techniques and applicable codes and standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical report writing and client interactions
- Ability to analyze complex problems propose innovative solutions and make informed decisions under pressure
- Ability to work effectively in a teamoriented environment with project managers engineers and field technicians
- Valid Florida Drivers License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Drivers License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
- Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Floridas Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe
- Advanced knowledge of regional geology and soil types
- Familiarity with environmental and regulatory considerations in geotechnical projects
- Project management experience including budget management scheduling and resource allocation
- Location: Office field sites and construction environments as required
- Ability to conduct site inspections including walking on uneven terrain and occasionally lifting field equipment
- Occasional travel to project sites may be required
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Required to drive stand walk use hands to type handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance talk and hear. Body motions and movements include: bending twisting reaching stooping pulling kneeling lifting carrying and pushing.
- Lifting and/or moving up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twentyfive pounds.
- This job is in Florida with exposure to intense sun intense heat humidity rain thunderstorms and other adverse weather conditions.
- Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands swamps grasslands and fields with uneven surfaces sand brush and other natural and manmade obstacles.
- This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud.
Who We Are:
UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members from our drillers to administrative staff contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Code Compliance EnvironmentalOccupationalHealth & Safety and Building Envelope we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence
As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Groups Hot Firm list in 2021 UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a oneman operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3500 employees were looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES
We value the individual contributions of our employees and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.
Check out our website:https://teamues/
#GroundedInExcellence
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a DrugFree Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
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