Geotechnical Staff Engineer
- Columbia, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Receives guidance from senior engineers and project managers.
- Applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to provide quality engineering services
- Performs field reconnaissance as directed
- Conducts field logging and supports drilling program for variety of projects
- Prepares laboratory test results and ensures proper lab procedures are followed for documentation and storage.
- Assists in subsurface investigations including borings and test pits
- Reports to project manager/Senior engineer on related project budgets, record keeping, materials testing, and inspections
- Communicates with other engineers, drill crews, admin personnel, sub-consultants and contractors to provide service
- Prepares technical reports and letters
- Ensures project reports are completed and submitted timely
- Ensures accuracy for all items related to billing for projects
- Maintains excellent client relations by responding promptly, etc.
- Provides input relative to needs of client to Project Manager
- Provides stellar client service and stellar service delivery with each client interaction.
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical, Geological, or a related field
- Typically 0-4 years of experience
- May have E.I.T.
- Must be detail oriented
- Strong project or task management skills, including scheduling, execution and follow-up
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both oral and written
- Ability to successfully manage numerous assignments and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently, and within a team environment to achieve goals
- Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
- Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures
- Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull
- Ability to work in environments containing dust and fumes
- Ability to frequently drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record
- Ability to occasionally travel overnight
- In-House continuous training
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company–observed paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401K retirement
- Company Cell Phone
- Company vehicle provided for commuting to/from job sites