Geotechnical Engineering Technician Title: Geotechnical Engineering Technician | FLSA Status: Exempt | Shift: N/A | Reports to: Project Manager | Department: Geotechnical | Employment Status: Fulltime | Supervisory Responsibilities: No | Location: Phoenix AZ | Date Created/Last Evaluated: 03/03/2025 | Summary The individual will utilize the engineering principles of soil and rock mechanics geology and construction to understand their effects on the physical environment. | Qualification Requirements 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. | Minimum Qualifications - Bachelors degree in civil geotechnical or related engineering degree
- 02 years of experience working as a Geotechnical Technician
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
- EI preferred
| | Knowledge Skills and Abilities | - Experience with geotechnical subsurface investigations and foundations assessments
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite MS Excel in particular
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team as well as on their own
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to complete work using CAD or manual drafting techniques preferred
- gINT geotechnical engineering software experience preferred
| | Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. |
Essential Functions |
- Coordinate geotechnical site characterization activities including setting up subcontracts with drillers testing laboratories etc.
- Perform geotechnical site characterization activities logging of geotechnical field explorations as well as coordination of field and laboratory testing
- Prepare geotechnical data and geotechnical recommendation reports
- Perform geotechnical analyses. Assist with drawing specification and costestimate preparation
- Perform calculations using engineering formulas
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Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be at site locations on the ground sit stand walk use both hands and reach and raise items above the head use fingers to feel and handle talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to stoop kneel and crouch lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 50 pounds. |
Work Environment Approximately 50 performed in an external environment onsite outdoors exposed to the elements of nature working under normal construction conditions. Approximately 50 performed in climatecontrolled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. |
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.