Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer - Ursus, Inc.

Senior Geotechnical Designer Engineer
Chatanooga, TN

Direct Hire
On-site

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design of deep foundation (drilled shafts, CFA piles, micropiles), ground improvement, and retaining wall systems (CIP, MSE, Segmental Gravity, Soldier Pile and Lagging, Soil Nail, etc.)

• Formulation of design basis methodology and performance of hand/software calculations

• Develop/maintain existing design clients through interpersonal relationships and with assistance from other senior staff.

• Manage projects from proposal preparation to final closeout

• Mentor/Assign design tasks to EIT design engineers

• Interact with CAD staff on design details and plan notes

• Communicate results of engineering analysis, calculations, plans, and recommendations to clients

• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• In addition to an office setting the candidate may be exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.

• Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.

• May be required to drive hundreds of miles per day.

• Ability to lift/move up to 75lbs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) ABET or an accredited four-year college or university in civil engineering or related field.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.

• Familiarity with modern office tools including the use of computer-based programs Microsoft Office, Excel, etc. Any experience such as Settle, SLIDE, AutoCAD, LPILE, GROUP

• Possession of a valid Tennessee driver license and an acceptable driving record

• Experience with geotechnical design or specialty geotechnical construction (deep foundations, retaining walls, etc).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's level degree or exposure to core civil engineering disciplines through coursework (M.S. or Ph.D.) or work experience in geotechnical engineering

• Engineering/Construction background