Summary:
The Geotechnical Project Engineer assista in planning, designing, and directing geotechnical engineering or construction testing/inspection projects.
Essential Functions:
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Take ownership/responsibility for projects as assigned
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Serve as a project manager or project engineer and as a designated client contact
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Assist in the preparation of engineering agreements for his/her projects
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Prepare design computations and quantity estimates
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Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on his/her projects
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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
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Handle routine contract administration
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Prepare or modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project
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Instruct draftspersons / technicians to reduce designs to working drawings
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Visit construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents; perform field work as needed
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Serve as onsite project representative
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Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
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Responsible for project manager and/or project team quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual
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Satisfactory or above profitability of Project/Client of 15+ percent
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Prepare and monitor project budgets for smaller, less complex projects.
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Assist in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for proposed projects
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Proactively communicate and follow up with engineering manager
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Attend client meetings – days or nights
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Direct and supervise engineering intern’s activities
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Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of smaller, less complex projects
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Show commitment as a team player – support fellow engineers and interns
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Demonstrate a positive attitude and contribute to a harmonious atmosphere on a daily basis
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Support directives from the engineering manager and the president
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The P.E. should also join and participate in a Professional Organization acceptable to GES
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Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
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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.
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P.E. required (Utah preferred) or the ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment
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Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
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Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry and financial functions to practical situations.
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Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
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Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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Valid driver’s license
Desired Outcomes or Results:
Performs technical services that are consistent with the company’s goals & standards.
Compensation: Starting at $100k annually
