Geotechnical Engineer

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 by Timmons Group
Raleigh, NC
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical and Construction Services Group located in our Raleigh, NC office location. A Geotechnical Engineer applies learned skills and technical ability to site and building projects by testing earth materials, evaluating their engineering properties, and estimating the materials' response to loading.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

The successful candidate will work on a variety of engineering consulting projects involving traditional geotechnical engineering analysis and designs for foundations (shallow and deep), slope stability and seepage, earth retention, dams and hydraulic structures, and groundwater.

The position includes work on engineering project teams performing geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering designs.

Project Work will include specifying, implementing, and interpreting soil and rock investigations, including drilling and cone penetrometer testing and in-situ testing.

Performing facility inspections, geotechnical computer modeling, preparation of design plans and specifications, and writing reports is also required.

The ability to diagnose and evaluate soil-related challenges on construction projects is desirable, including observations of proofrolls, diagnosis of fill compaction challenges, chemical treatment of soils, and evaluation of foundation bearing soils is required

Working knowledge of soils within eastern Piedmont and coastal plain geology is desirable

This position may require out of town work assignments to meet client needs. Some work locations will feature rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment

Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

A BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering

5+ years of relevant work experience with traditional geotechnical engineering

Candidate must possess experience performing geotechnical engineering consulting in both private and public work sectors

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain PE within one year

Strong technical skills in a wide range of geotechnical analysis and design

Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs

Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, design software for deep foundations (Lpile, GRLWEAP), and slope stability modeling. 

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship

Good driving record

Company Benefits

The use of a company vehicle

Health, dental, vision and HSA

3 weeks PTO

401k up to 5% match

Reference: 202023601

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Geotechnical Engineer

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 by Timmons Group

Raleigh, NC
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical and Construction Services Group located in our Raleigh, NC office location. A Geotechnical Engineer applies learned skills and technical ability to site and building projects by testing earth materials, evaluating their engineering properties, and estimating the materials' response to loading.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

The successful candidate will work on a variety of engineering consulting projects involving traditional geotechnical engineering analysis and designs for foundations (shallow and deep), slope stability and seepage, earth retention, dams and hydraulic structures, and groundwater.

The position includes work on engineering project teams performing geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering designs.

Project Work will include specifying, implementing, and interpreting soil and rock investigations, including drilling and cone penetrometer testing and in-situ testing.

Performing facility inspections, geotechnical computer modeling, preparation of design plans and specifications, and writing reports is also required.

The ability to diagnose and evaluate soil-related challenges on construction projects is desirable, including observations of proofrolls, diagnosis of fill compaction challenges, chemical treatment of soils, and evaluation of foundation bearing soils is required

Working knowledge of soils within eastern Piedmont and coastal plain geology is desirable

This position may require out of town work assignments to meet client needs. Some work locations will feature rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment

Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

A BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering

5+ years of relevant work experience with traditional geotechnical engineering

Candidate must possess experience performing geotechnical engineering consulting in both private and public work sectors

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain PE within one year

Strong technical skills in a wide range of geotechnical analysis and design

Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs

Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, design software for deep foundations (Lpile, GRLWEAP), and slope stability modeling. 

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship

Good driving record

Company Benefits

The use of a company vehicle

Health, dental, vision and HSA

3 weeks PTO

401k up to 5% match

Reference: 202023601

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