Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
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Timmons Group is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical and Construction Services Group located in our Raleigh NC office location. A Geotechnical Engineer applies learned skills and technical ability to site and building projects by testing earth materials evaluating their engineering properties and estimating the materials response to loading.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
- The successful candidate will work on a variety of engineering consulting projects involving traditional geotechnical engineering analysis and designs for foundations (shallow and deep) slope stability and seepage earth retention dams and hydraulic structures and groundwater.
- The position includes work on engineering project teams performing geotechnical civil and structural engineering designs.
- Project Work will include specifying implementing and interpreting soil and rock investigations including drilling and cone penetrometer testing and insitu testing.
- Performing facility inspections geotechnical computer modeling preparation of design plans and specifications and writing reports is also required.
- The ability to diagnose and evaluate soilrelated challenges on construction projects is desirable including observations of proofrolls diagnosis of fill compaction challenges chemical treatment of soils and evaluation of foundation bearing soils is required
- Working knowledge of soils within eastern Piedmont and coastal plain geology is desirable
- This position may require out of town work assignments to meet client needs. Some work locations will feature rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment
- Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites
Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
- A BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering
- 5 years of relevant work experience with traditional geotechnical engineering
- Candidate must possess experience performing geotechnical engineering consulting in both private and public work sectors
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain PE within one year
- Strong technical skills in a wide range of geotechnical analysis and design
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs
- Computer skills including word processing spreadsheets design software for deep foundations (Lpile GRLWEAP) and slope stability modeling.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
- Good driving record
Company Benefits
- The use of a company vehicle
- Health dental vision and HSA
- 3 weeks PTO
- 401k up to 5% match
Additional Information :
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for high energy creative flexible patient selfstarters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our companys Vision Mission and Shared Values.
Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or protected Veteran status.
Timmons Group is a fullservice engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a Best Firm to Work For by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the MidAtlantic and Southeast we provide civil engineering environmental economic development GIS/geospatial technology landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Records (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources technology and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information visit .
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
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