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Staff Engineer

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Staff Engineer

Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc.

This position is open in all four of our locations!

Las Vegas, NV

Mesquite, NV

Reno, NV

St. George, UT

SUMMARY

Assists in civil engineering projects by performing the following duties. This is an exempted position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS                                                                                         FREQUENCY


Incumbent will learn to perform/prepare:

 

1.     Site reconnaissance, including geologic site reconnaissance and geotechnical site layout

Daily

2.     Subsurface explorations, including logging of geotechnical borings and test pit excavations

Daily

3.     Perform geophysical studies, including resistivity, P.M. and seismic refraction surveys

As needed

4.     Perform laboratory tests and non-routine tests

Daily

5.     Interpretation of geotechnical and geologic data

Daily

6.     Geotechnical calculations/evaluations, including utilizing computer software

Daily

7.     Literature search and review of relevant published documents

As needed

8.     Geotechnical reports and letters including design evaluations, compliance letters, and pad certifications

As needed

9.     Construction materials testing & observations

As needed

10.  Review daily reports for completeness and accuracy (e.g., correct project name, project number, date, report number, address, proctor number, value, etc.)

Daily/weekly

11.  Train on Metafield and use it for all construction related projects

Daily/weekly

12.  Review all lab results, edit, work with PM, submit to client (indicate pass/fail)

Daily/weekly

13.  Review all concrete/masonry results, edit, work with PM, submit to client (indicate pass/fail)

Daily/weekly

14.  Build grading summary reports weekly as project progresses

Daily/weekly

15.  Work with Dispatch, PM and field/lab staff to correct reports

As needed

16.  Perform initial review of invoices on assigned projects using data collected

As needed

17.  Input data as needed in tabular form

As needed

18.  Prepare geotechnical & construction related work orders and proposals

As needed

19.  Submit and obtain encroachment permits and traffic control

As needed

20.  Produce quality work on time

Daily

21.  Follow Safety Manual guidelines

Daily

22.  Other duties as assigned

As needed

DESIRED OUTCOMES OR RESULTS

All projects will be carried out in a manner consistent with the Company’s goals and standards. The Staff Engineer will have successful, positive relationships with clients, project managers and other staff members.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS DESIRED

·        Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent thereof.

·        Valid NV driver’s license (Or valid UT driver's license if applying for our St. George office)

·        Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors

·        Excellent verbal and detailed writing skills

·        Computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel required, AutoCAD/GIS preferred