Geotechnical Project Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
West – Geotechnical Department /
Full-Time /
On-site
*Salary is open to negotiation*
Job Responsibilities:
- Drives to project locations and meetings
- Performs a variety of geotechnical engineering activities in the field and in close proximity to heavy equipment to include: Geotechnical explorations, Boring layouts, Clearing utilities, Supervising drill rig operations, and Classifying soils
- Performs and supervises engineering work relating to the design, construction, and operation of municipal and commercial projects
- Assists in determining the scope of the work and in planning the work of a project team; revises as necessary to meet changing needs and requirements
- Provides engineering expertise to other individuals and work groups within the firm as requested
- Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities
- Coordinates the work of engineers, technicians, and subconsultants
- Establishes and maintains communications and interaction with clients including scheduling, problem resolution, invoicing, etc
- Prepares reports and specifications, makes presentations as required, and obtains necessary client and agency approvals
- Responsible in conjunction with Department Manager and other Project Managers for hiring and training of new and existing engineers, technicians, and staff
- Provides administrative and technical support to other departments
- Participates in identifying potential markets in which the firm could capitalize
- Performs other related duties as required
Required Qualifications:
- B.S.Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- Registered as Professional Engineer in State of Arizona or able to achieve registration within 6 months
- At least three years project-related experience in soil mechanics, foundation design, pavement design, and slope stability
- Knowledge of ASTM test methods
- Must possess strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Must possess the ability to apply mathematical and theoretical concepts to practical situations
- Must possess a working knowledge of basic computer programs used in engineering design
- Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
- Must be able to discern from project specifications the tests required and the procedures to be followed
- Must be able to interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations
Communication Skills:
- Must be fluent in English
- Must be able to interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations
- Written – Handwriting must be legible; must be able to compose correspondence and prepare detailed reports of work activities completely and accurately
- Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers and clients
Personal Characteristics:
- Attitude – Presents a professional demeanor to supervisors, co-workers, and clients; demonstrates a predisposition for working as a part of a team; demonstrates an interest in the work, works well with others
- Willingness – Receives and follows through with instructions; completes assigned tasks with diligence and without complaint
- Efficiency – Work is typically done correctly the first time, speed should be improving
- Initiative – Once assigned tasks have been completed has found other tasks that need to be accomplished or has requested instructions from supervisors.
About UES
UES is a national leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Occupational Health & Safety, Virtual Design Consulting, and Building Envelope. With over 3,400 team members across 70+ branches in the United States, UES provides essential engineering services to some of the most prominent and significant projects in the country. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021 and 2022, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future.
Our Team Members
Our team members bring unique skill sets, licenses and certifications, and experience to our firm, which diversifies our team and allows us to provide a wide variety of services uniquely grounded in excellence. Our team STRIVES to uphold our core values of safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence to ensure we meet client expectations, support our communities, and build a strong, reliable team. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, which creates collaborative workspaces and a sense of camaraderie among our team members. At UES, we are eager to hire, teach, and train the next generation of industry leaders and learn from the expertise of each team member who walks through our doors. To learn more about UES, visit teamues.com
Our Benefits
We understand that our team members are the glue that holds our business together. We value the individual contributions of each person, and we show this by offering comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance options, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact our Recruitment team at westcareers@teamues.com
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