STRATA has been providing geotechnical engineering consulting and construction and materials testing within the intermountain west for over 50 years.
Our clients appreciate our personal approach to problem-solving. We have a Project Engineer position open in our Twin Falls, Idaho office.
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DUTIES :
- Finalize geotechnical engineering proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.
- Prepare preliminary subsurface exploration plans (laying out boring / test pit locations) and assess access constraints.
- Perform geotechnical fieldwork (includes observing drilling and / or excavation activities; recording relevant soil / rock data including classification, SPT N-values, Rock Quality Designations, etc.
and collecting soil / rock samples).
- Coordinate and supervise geotechnical fieldwork.
- Establish and coordinate appropriate laboratory testing programs to meet geotechnical engineering project needs.
- Interpret field and laboratory data and incorporate into engineering analyses and design recommendations.
- Coordinate and perform geotechnical engineering analysis and calculations.
- Coordinate, supervise and finalize geotechnical engineering reports and other deliverables.
- Initiate and participate in client communication, both verbal and written.
- Attend and participate in project progress meetings with clients.
- Review and manage project budgets and schedules.
- Review project contracts prior to project start-up.
- Routinely work with government and regulatory agencies at the local, state, and federal level.
- Provide training and mentoring of Staff Engineers in fundamental engineering analyses and technical practices through the project work.
- Support and participate in business and client development.
- Maintain active membership in professional and business organizations and serve on committees or as a board member.
- Participate in internal training.
REQUIRES :
- BS in Civil Engineering (with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis). (MS in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field is preferred.)
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho, or the ability to become registered in the State of Idaho within three months of the date of hire.
- Three (3) years of experience working on engineering projects utilizing knowledge of current applicable federal, State of Idaho, and local regulations related to the practice of geotechnical engineering.
- Three (3) years of experience using geotechnical engineering and analysis software including : pLog, gINT, Slope / W, Settle3D, LPILE, Driven, Modulus, and AASHTOWare Pavement Design to perform analysis including slope stability analyses, settlement analyses (Settle3D), deep foundation analyses, and pavement analyses.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must pass a drug screen prior to hire.
- Must be willing and able to travel as necessary to support projects and / or other STRATA offices.
Experience may be gained concurrently.
LOCATION :
Full-time, 40 hours per week position at STRATA in Twin Falls, Idaho. Up to 25% (typically within the Pacific Northwest) travel.
BENEFITS :
- Paid holidays;
- Paid time off;
- Medical / dental / vision / life insurance;
- Paid parental leave;
- Paid day to volunteer in your community;
STRATA's CORE VALUES include Safety, Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, Accountability, and Respect.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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