Geotechnical Engineer - Staff Level

Job Description

Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. (BCCI) is looking for a staff level Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar. The person in this role will work under the supervision of senior staff to perform Geotechnical studies/projects including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, lateral earth pressures, slope stability, and pavement design. Excellent organizational skills, exceptional focus on details, an innate drive to do what is necessary to support the engineering team, and an unceasing appetite to learn and be “coachable” are vital for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primarily involved with preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations with a strong commitment to meet project deadlines
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review, assist with resolution of issues, and training of field staff on your projects
• Prepare both geotechnical and CMT proposals, manage project budgets, and prepare change orders
• Host or attend project meetings with clients to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as necessary
• Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
• Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
• Perform research on local geologic history
• Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
• Log geotechnical borings and collect samples for laboratory testing
• Classify soil and assign laboratory testing
• Mentor and support Staff Project Managers, Assistant Staff Project Managers, and technicians in their development
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• 2-3 years of related experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred
• A professional license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work to use the license in the title.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Accountability and responsibility - self-starter with willingness to interact as a team player and take independent initiative to ensure tasks are completed.
• Strong communication – both written and verbal
• Must be willing to travel
• If driving for, or on behalf of BCCI, a valid driver’s license is required.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.
  
  

Company Description

Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.

Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.