Assistant Engineer - Geotechnical

Job Description

Job Description

Summary
Provost & Pritchard is looking for a motivated candidate to join our Geostructural team. Our Geostructural division works on wine cave tunnel complexes, private residential tunnels, water-district tunnels and canals, and earth-retention structures.

Duties

Candidates must show an understanding of basic civil engineering principles and be able to apply their knowledge in a practical manner.

• Perform engineering calculations for tunnel and retaining wall design with the support of and under the direction of a licensed engineer
• Assist in the preparation of construction drawings using AutoCAD
• Prepare design reports
• Perform construction inspections
• Carry out additional responsibilities assigned by designated personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
• 0-3 years of experience preparing engineering calculations and conducting research
• Experience with AutoCAD; Civil 3D a plus
• Written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Team player with service-oriented (client focused) mentality
• Motivated self-starter
• EIT obtained or in progress highly desired
• Goal to become a licensed professional engineer within 3 years of hire