Summary:
The Geotechnical Project Engineer assista in planning, designing, and directing geotechnical engineering or construction testing/inspection projects.

Essential Functions: 

  1. Take ownership/responsibility for projects as assigned
    • Serve as a project manager or project engineer and as a designated client contact
    • Assist in the preparation of engineering agreements for his/her projects
    • Prepare design computations and quantity estimates
    • Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on his/her projects
    •  Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project
    • Handle routine contract administration
    • Prepare or modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project
    • Instruct draftspersons / technicians to reduce designs to working drawings
    • Visit construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents; perform field work as needed
    • Serve as onsite project representative
    • Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
    • Responsible for project manager and/or project team quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual
  2. Satisfactory or above profitability of Project/Client of 15+ percent
    • Prepare and monitor project budgets for smaller, less complex projects.
    • Assist in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for proposed projects
  3. Proactively communicate and follow up with engineering manager
  4. Attend client meetings – days or nights
  5. Direct and supervise engineering intern’s activities
  6. Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of smaller, less complex projects
  7. Show commitment as a team player – support fellow engineers and interns
  8. Demonstrate a positive attitude and contribute to a harmonious atmosphere on a daily basis
  9. Support directives from the engineering manager and the president
  10. The P.E. should also join and participate in a Professional Organization acceptable to GES
  11. Perform other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience or the equivalent thereof.
  • P.E. required (Utah preferred) or the ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment
  • Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry and financial functions to practical situations.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Valid driver’s license

Desired Outcomes or Results:
Performs technical services that are consistent with the company’s goals & standards.

Compensation: Starting at $100k annually