Geotechnical Field Engineer (Contract) - Winnemucca, NV
- Winnemucca, NV
- $70.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
JAB Recruitment is actively seeking a Geotechnical Field Engineer to support one of our prestigious international energy clients at their Winnemucca, NV location. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative energy project while working with a world-class team in a fast-paced, professional environment.
The successful candidate is expected to work independently and will report to the project's Geotechnical Engineering Lead or their designee. You will liaise with other geotechnical engineers/engineering geologists assigned to the Project Execution and Engineering/Construction Teams. In this role you will provide field oversight and coordination of on-going earthwork activities at the site. This will include reviews of specifications, witnessing and reviewing field test results, enforcement of specification and drawing requirements, troubleshooting, etc.
PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a contract position - estimated 6 months (this field assignment is expected to extend for 6 months at the job site in Nevada)
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without present or future need for visa sponsorship. No sponsorship available.
- Reviews, scope of works, technical?specifications and drawings for earthworks.
- Ensures that technical requirements are enforced in the field.
- Provides technical coordination and oversees the work of Contractors performing earthworks
- Interfaces with field representatives from earthwork Contractors and Construction team.
- Maintains regular communication with the project's Geotechnical Engineering Lead.
- An M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology with a minimum of 8 years of working experience in the field, or a B.S. in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology and minimum 10 years of experience. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.
- Professional registration is preferred.
- Demonstrable advanced proficiency in areas provided under Required Knowledge.
- Should be computer literate and familiar with office and geotechnical software.
- Should have hands on experience in execution of earthworks and previous experience working at a large construction site.
- Broad based knowledge of geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics.
- Knowledge of earthwork construction, subsurface investigation and testing methodology including field and laboratory techniques.
- Broad knowledge of processes in the field of engineering and field engineering for large scale projects
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements in large scale construction projects.
- Proficiency in English
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