Geotechnical Staff Professional - S&ME, Inc.

Career Architecture Title: Professional I – Geology

Job Ad Title: Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Requisition Number: Year-Location#-TBD

Job Summary:

As a Geotechnical Staff Engineer, you are at the foundation of our subsurface exploration and drilling operations in support of the infrastructure-building phase for our clients. While working under the supervision of a Licensed Engineer, together you will provide engineering solutions and recommendations as well as support our clients in their development initiatives.

This role includes performing technical geotechnical analyses, writing reports, and fieldwork.

• Field Operations Coordination: Coordinating field exploration and drilling operations.
• Soil Sample Collection and Logging: Collecting and logging soil samples from the field.
• Solar Pile Load Testing: Working with a field team performing foundation load testing for solar energy facilities.
• Soil Testing and Analysis: Testing, analyzing, evaluating, and performing calculations to evaluate the behavior of the subsurface conditions relative to development.
• Report Preparation: Preparing written reports with findings and geotechnical opinions, conclusions, and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Mining, or a related engineering field
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• Excellent computer skills including at a minimum, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough and uneven terrain
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites
• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary