Deparment Manager - Energy

Overview UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health and safety, and Building Envelope services.

Summary The Department Manager - Energy has a key role in bridging the gap between energy project requirements and geotechnical considerations, ensuring successful project execution from inception to completion while leading and developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have extensive knowledge and experience with projects in the Energy Sector.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear;

body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to thirty-five lbs. and occasionally lift and / or move up to seventy-five lbs.

with or without reasonable accommodation

• Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle, including wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles
• This job is primarily performed in an office setting, but field visits may be required where regular exposure to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Overseeing and managing energy-related projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and timelines.
• Analyze test data and evaluate the allowable bearing capacity and potential settlement
• Conducting site assessments and geotechnical investigations to determine the suitability of locations for energy projects, such as wind farms, solar farms, or geothermal installations.
• Classify soil samples according to procedures outlined in ASTM, USDA, or ASSHTO specifications obtained from site locations and draft boring logs using GINT software
• Evaluate and determine the most cost-effective ground improvement technique to allow for shallow foundation support, including but not limited to vibro-replacement, rigid inclusions in place soil mixing, chemical grout, and aggregate piers
• Evaluate and analyze slope stability, including reinforced earth walls with and without surcharge loading
• Perform or monitor dynamic load tests or PDA (Pile Driving Analyzer) on concrete or steel piles to evaluate the shaft integrity, driving stresses, and hammer energy in the field
• Provide lateral earth pressure design parameters to aid the structural engineer in the design of retaining earth structures
• Prepare design plans with respect to project needs and specifications with specific attention to issues and skills of project monitoring, controlling, and closing
• Prepare engineering and design documents using computer-assisted engineering, design software, and equipment, including AutoCAD, , Seep / W, Allpile WEAP, and Finite Element Method in Geo-Structure
• Calculate costs and determine the feasibility of various foundation systems based on data analysis, and make alternative recommendations as necessary
• Ensure that all work is completed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Preparing detailed reports and communicating findings, project progress, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders
• Identifying potential risks associated with energy projects and developing strategies to mitigate these risks
• Attend project meetings with clients to guarantee project specifications are being met
• Complete daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
• Submit required paperwork daily and adhere to company safety procedures and policies
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, addressing any geotechnical issues and ensuring construction adheres to design specifications
• Promote sustainable practices and incorporate innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes and reduce environmental impact.
• Maintain regular attendance and be flexible to changing schedules and hours, including overnight and weekend shifts, to support business needs.
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications :

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
• Bachelor’s degree ( in civil, geotechnical, mechanical, chemical engineering, geology, or similar, from a four-year college or university;

one to two years of experience and / or training

• Proficiency in using programs such as AutoCAD, Slope / W, Seep / W, Allpile WEAP, and Finite Element Method in Geo-Structure
• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers / clients
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

Preferred Qualifications :

• Engineering Intern ( certification
• Professional Engineer ( certification
• Master’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or similar
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) certifications
• FDOT CTQP Certifications
30+ days ago