Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
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Job Description
Title:
Geotechnical Engineer
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Shift:N/A
Reports to: Project Manager
Department: Geotechnical
Employment Status:Fulltime
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No
Location:Halifax N.S.
Date Created/Last Evaluated:10/09/2024
Summary
The individual will utilize the engineering principles of solid 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 Engineering required
- in Civil Engineering preferred
- 25 years of experience working as a Geotechnical Engineer
- Professional Engineer () certification required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience with geotechnical subsurface investigations and foundations assessments
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team as well as on their own
- Ability to complete design work using CAD or manual drafting techniques
- gINT geotechnical engineering software experience preferred
- Familiarity with different geographical regions
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions
- Manage client projects to include correspondence to clients problem resolution and final reports to meet required deadlines
- Monitor 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 more complex geotechnical recommendation reports
- Perform geotechnical analyses. Assist with drawing specification and costestimate preparation
- Perform calculations using engineering formulas
- Supervise and mentor lower level technical staff field and/or drill crews and Geotechnical Engineer I and IIs
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 25 performed in an external environment onsite outdoors exposed to the elements of nature working under normal construction conditions. Approximately 75 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
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