Geotechnical Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Assist in planning, designing, and directing geotechnical engineering or construction testing/inspection projects.

Essential Functions

1.      Take ownership/responsibility for projects as assigned

a)      Serve as a project manager or project engineer and as a designated client contact

b)      Assist in the preparation of engineering agreements for his/her projects

c)      Prepare design computations and quantity estimates

d)      Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on his/her projects

e)      Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project

f)       Handle routine contract administration

g)      Prepare or modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project

h)      Instruct draftspersons / technicians to reduce designs to working drawings

i)       Visit construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents; perform field work as needed

j)       Serve as onsite project representative

k)      Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents

l)       Responsible for project manager and/or project team quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual

2.      Satisfactory or above profitability of Project/Client of 15+%

a)      Prepare and monitor project budgets for smaller, less complex projects.

b)      Assist in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for proposed projects

3.      Proactively communicate and follow up with engineering manager

4.      Attend client meetings - days or nights

5.      Direct and supervise engineering intern’s activities

6.      Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of smaller, less complex projects

7.      Show commitment as a team player - support fellow engineers and interns

8.      Demonstrate a positive attitude and contribute to a harmonious atmosphere on a daily basis

9.      Support directives from the engineering manager and the president

10.   The P.E. should also join and participate in a Professional Organization acceptable to GES

11.   Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Outcome & Results

All projects will be carried out in a manner consistent with the Company’s goals & standards. Project engineers will have successful, positive relationships with clients, project managers and other staff members.

Education, Knowledge & Skills Desired

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience or the equivalent thereof.
• P.E. required (Utah preferred) or the ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment
• Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry and financial functions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid driver’s license