Project Engineer (Geotechnical)

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.

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

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 field work (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 field work.
• 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 final 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 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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