Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Black Eagle

Overview

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Black Eagle role at Certerra (Western Technologies)

The Certerra – Black Eagle Consulting Senior Geotechnical Engineer provides assistance to the Division Manager in field exploration, laboratory testing analysis, report preparation and construction oversight related to engineering projects. This position may require fieldwork, limited travel and occasional overnight stays. Our work environment is approximately 80% office and 20% field work, in all types of weather. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and excited to explore our region as well as work in a fast-paced industry with the potential for growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on a daily basis with the Division Manager.
• Coordinate / perform geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing, and construction oversight.
• Prepare bids and estimates for geotechnical investigations.
• Oversee and train junior geologists and engineers.
• Schedule and conduct pre-construction meetings with public agencies and owners.
• Assist with review and compilation of geotechnical laboratory and field-testing results, perform geotechnical analyses and report writing.
• Coordinate / perform field exploration, analysis of laboratory data and prepare final geotechnical investigation reports for local and regional projects in transportation, public works, and land development sectors.
• Coordinate / perform field exploration and in-situ testing including boring layout and utility clearance, coordination with drilling contractors, supervision of drill rig and geotechnical field investigations, logging of borings and test pits and infiltration and percolation testing.
• Coordinate / perform geophysical investigations such as Refraction Microtremor and seismic refraction.
• Attend professional development courses and participate in local groups to further engineering knowledge.
• Provide inspection and construction oversight of grading, earthwork, retaining structures and foundation installation.
• Participate in lab testing procedures and compilation of lab and field-testing results.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis including soil / rock classification, slope stability analysis, retaining wall design, foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, liquefaction, seismic and geologic hazard evaluation, and earthquake engineering.
• Review and approve project invoices, ensuring operations are within budget.
• Develop and deliver Change Order requests for over budget and / or out-of-scope services.

Qualifications

Essential Skills

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 for individuals with disabilities. The role may involve moving in outside weather conditions, exposure to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender between men and women employed in the same establishment on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

Location : Reno, NV

Compensation : $63,000.00-$90,000.00

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