Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Summary

Eustis Engineering is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer for our Metairie, LA office. This position is ideal for a motivated individual interested in developing both field and analytical skills. The selected candidate will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians and contribute to a variety of geotechnical and construction-related projects.

The employee will be subject to random screening as part of Eustis Engineering’s alcohol and drug use testing program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Staff Geotechnical Engineer duties include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Utilize GPS and related tools to support planning and execution of geotechnical field work
• Log soil borings and assist with subsurface investigations
• Provide oversight of subcontractors, including drilling crews and traffic control
• Assist in preparing plans, figures, and data summaries using engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD)
• Coordinate and review laboratory testing of soil and construction materials
• Perform engineering calculations to support geotechnical analyses and designs
• Assist in preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals
• Observe construction activities and perform materials testing as needed
• Plan and coordinate field investigations and testing activities
• Prepare and review field and laboratory reports

Other duties of the Project Engineer include the following.

• Attends occasional project meetings.
• Participates in local professional societies (ASCE, ACI, ACEC, etc.).

Required Skills/Experience

• 0–3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability and willingness to perform field work, including travel as required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in outdoor and construction site conditions

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Internship or prior experience in geotechnical engineering, construction, or related field
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain
• Master’s degree (preferred but not required)

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.