Geotechnical Field Professional - CLT
Charlotte, NC
Mid-Atlantic (SUMMIT) – Geotechnical Department /
Full-Time /
On-site
Overview:
UES Professional Solutions 29, Inc. (UES), formerly known as SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc., has an opening in our Geotechnical Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.
As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
Position Summary:
As a Geotechnical Field Professional, you will perform both field and technical assignments under the coaching of mid-to-senior level geotechnical engineers. You will perform a variety of tasks, which should develop knowledge and abilities required to apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria, and which also provide experience and familiarization with the staff, methods, practices and programs of the company. Typical duties and responsibilities may include but not be limited to analyses of work according to standard geotechnical procedures on simple projects or on parts of more complex projects, performing and/or reviewing data for correctness of own data. The Geotechnical Field Professional will work directly with other Geotechnical and Drilling personnel.
Job Responsibilities:
- Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports)
- Field engineering duties including: data reduction, analysis & fieldwork for commercial and residential projects
- Assist with project management & reporting
- Field inspection of geotechnical sites, sampling & testing of soils
- Assist with sampling and data needed for geotechnical reports
- Site reconnaissance, laying out borings, one-call tickets, preparation of field instructions
- Visual classification of soils and preparation of boring logs
- Perform hand auger borings with dynamic cone penetrometer testing
- Test Pit observation and reporting
- Assist with double-ring infiltration tests and ReMi testing
- Assist as backup drilling helper for Geotechnical drilling
- Assist other geotechnical professionals as needed
- Communicate daily with Geotechnical and Drilling staff and clients both verbally and electronically
- Complete and prepare accurate and detailed field reports on a daily basis
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications & Skills:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites
- Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
- Required: 1-4 years of relevant field/construction environment experience and/or office geotechnical engineering experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to learn commercial and engineering design software applications
- Ability to prioritize tasks and organize data
- Strong written and verbal communication and ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form with the use technology/computers
- Ability to accurately apply mathematical principles, display proper use of spatial recognition, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Project Managers and if needed, clients, potential customers and the general public
- Ability to read and interpret ASTM standards and construction documents
- Ability to accurately complete field paperwork as prescribed
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday with some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
- Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
- Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and repetitive motions
- Typically, at least 60% field work and 40% office work, depending on the week/work
- Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
- You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region
- Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)
Who We Are:
UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence
As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 80+ branches and nearly 4,000 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES?
We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.
Check out our website: https://teamues.com/
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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
