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Senior Engineer Drive Innovation, Mentor Teams, Manage Projects

American Engineering Testing
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) specializes in geotechnical engineering, pavement engineering, environmental consulting, building technology consulting, construction materials design and testing, and petrographic / chemical analysis. Our extensive in-house resources and solid reputation attract quality-focused regional, national, and international clients from a wide range of industries.

At American Engineering Testing youll have the opportunity to work with the best and brightest in the industry. Everyday our employees apply their diverse skills, expertise, and knowledge to our mission of engineering and delivering creative solutions that improve our world. Well support you as a valued member of our team, whether youre established in your career or just starting out, through training programs, hands-on experience, mentoring opportunities, and guidance from respected industry leaders. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees share in the rewards of our growth and success.

AET is hiring a Engineer 3 for the Rapid City, SD office.

Secure significant work and provide technical expertise in performing and directing special engineering projects requiring advanced knowledge in the evaluation and performance of structures, building systems and / or materials. Plan, direct, and control a technical enterprise following the companys plan. Assume responsibility for technical capability and growth of the department. Train and direct project teams on multi-disciplinary projects. A fully competent professional in all conventional aspects. A recognized expert in their field. Independently performs assignments. Performs specific marketing duties and implements established marketing goals for the department and company.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Manage simple to complex projects and direct a project team where multiple disciplines may be required from initial authorization to completion including client interaction, work scheduling, interpreting implications of complex data, establishing and monitoring project budget, invoicing and quality control.
  • Perform engineering observations / judgments of geostructural activities, including jobs with a higher degree of difficulty.
  • Prepare formal geotechnical engineering reports, including recommendations.
  • Coordinate and assign staff to perform field testing.
  • Critically review, edit, and sign technical reports and correspondence of other staff.
  • Prepare proposals and perform marketing / business development duties to meet established department and company goals.
  • Generate business for self and others in the department and maintain established chargeability goal.
  • Represent AET by presenting ideas, solutions, and innovative advancements to clients, peer groups, public audiences, and regulatory agencies and in professional publications.
  • Ability to anticipate, recognize, and manage risk / liability while working on projects.
  • Maintain AETs productivity standards.
  • Must provide quality of service and work product that meets or exceeds AETs expectations.
  • Develop and maintain business contacts.
  • Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, procedures and technologies in designated field(s).

Supervisory Responsibility

  • Provides work direction to field engineers, technicians, and drillers.
  • Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in civil or Geological (or related) Engineering with 10 or more years of related experience, OR;
  • Advanced degree in Civil (Geotechnical or related) Engineering with 8 or more years of related experience (preferred).
  • Professional Engineering registration in North Dakota.
  • Ability to obtain registration in other States, as required.
  • Strong geotechnical analysis and design skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to work in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative.
  • Proven project management experience.
  • Flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and / or client needs.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Masters or PhD degree in geotechnical engineering.
  • Experience working in consulting engineering.
  • Strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service.
  • Pay Transparency

    Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $82,300 -$103,000 based on an annual scale, skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

    Work Environment

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This position also may require field work in outdoor conditions on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50-100 pounds. The employee will occasionally push or pull equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. The employee is required to frequently work outside. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    AAP / EEO Statement

    It is the policy of American Engineering Testing to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Notice to Third Party Agencies : AET does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by AETs VP of Human Resources, AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

    Compensation details : 82300-103000 Yearly Salary

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    Salary : $82,300 - $103,000

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