Geotechnical Project Engineer
Geotechnical Project Engineer
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06-04-2025
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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 Project Engineer is a key role with a strong background in geotechnical engineering to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting site investigations analyzing soil and rock properties preparing geotechnical reports and providing engineering recommendations for various infrastructure and construction projects. This role requires strong technical expertise project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients contractors and internal teams.
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:
- Conduct geotechnical site investigations including soil and rock sampling borehole logging and field testing and present findings to interdisciplinary teams
- Design foundations retaining walls slope stabilization systems and ground improvement solutions
- Assess geological and geotechnical conditions to evaluate risks and opportunities for construction projects
- Manage project including budgeting scheduling resource allocation and milestone tracking
- Coordinate with clients contractors regulatory agencies subcontractors vendors and suppliers to ensure project objectives are met
- Communicate project status risks and recommendations to stakeholders
- Conduct feasibility studies risk assessments and quality assurance to identify challenges develop mitigation strategies and ensure deliverables meet client expectations
- Prepare technical reports engineering calculations and design recommendations
- Provide technical support during construction including reviewing submittals and conducting field inspections
- Review and interpret geotechnical laboratory and field test results
- Develop proposals budgets and schedules for geotechnical projects
- Foster client relationships to enhance satisfaction and future collaborations
- Ensure compliance with local state and federal health safety and environmental regulations
- Stay updated on industry trends technologies and innovations to enhance project efficiency
- Other duties may be assigned
Required Qualifications:
- 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).
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Geology or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering including project management and field experience
- Strong understanding of soil mechanics foundation engineering ground improvement techniques and applicable codes and standards
- Proficiency in geotechnical software
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software
- 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
- Teamoriented with leadership potential
- Ability to conduct site inspections including walking on uneven terrain and occasionally lifting field equipment
- Occasional travel to project sites may be required
Preferred Qualifications:
- EngineerinTraining (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe
- Advanced knowledge of regional geology and soil types
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.
- This role involves a mix of officebased engineering analysis and onsite investigations
- Some travel may be required for site visits and project meetings
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.
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