Project Engineer (Geotechnical)

ABOUT STRATA :

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.

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 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 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 :

Our comprehensive benefits include :

• Paid holidays;
• Paid time off;
• Medical / dental / vision / life insurance;
• Short-term disability / long-term disability;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid day to volunteer in your community;

Wellness benefits.

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STRATA's CORE VALUES include Safety, Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, Accountability, and Respect.