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📍 Tacoma, WA
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Benefits: Compensated work-related travel, mobile phone stipend, Sick and Paid Time off, 4% company- matching 401k, profit sharing and the possibility of company minority ownership.Job Description:Project Geotechnical Engineer at the company will work closely with engineering geologists, under the supervision of a principal engineer, collaborating directly with our team, clients, consultants, and contractors on diverse development projects. Several main responsibilities include preparing engineering recommendations by analyzing soil composition, terrain, and related topographical and geologic data. If you are a dynamic and motivated individual looking to grow as a professional engineer and contribute to impactful projects, we want you here!Responsibilities:Manage geotechnical projects from concept through construction.Work directly with Senior Engineer in project execution, assisting with engineering duties of various complexity.Competence in project management, including project budgeting, quality control, and project scheduling.Interpreting and analyzing geotechnical data to establish engineering properties of soils and materials for foundation recommendations.Completing geotechnical engineering analyses, slope stability, bearing capacity, and settlement.Develop and maintain clientele relationships.Proficiency in team collaboration on various projects; support junior members in training/mentorship.Ability to participate individually in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Assist with information and data collection to support design decisions.Perform calculations and modeling to support projects.Education and Licensure:M.S. Engineering Degree with Geotechnical emphasis,Professional Engineer’s License in State of Washington, or ability to obtain within 12 months.Experience:Minimum 3 to 7 years relevant geotechnical engineering experienceMinimum 2 years project management experienceProfessional Experience in:o Geotechnical soil evaluation and construction observationo Foundation bearing, deep foundation support, soil settlemento Slope stability analysisAbility to work outdoors in range of weather conditions, sometimes in rugged/remote field locationsAbility for daily travel, potential for reimbursed overnight travel (w/in Washington and northern Oregon)Current and valid drivers licenseWhy join our team?Significant career advancement opportunities.Competitive compensation and benefits.Stable firm with trusted clientele and room to expand.
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