What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Staff Engineer position at Come Join our Team!?
Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.
We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.
Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.
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Who we are looking for:
F&R is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer! This position will provide professional geotechnical engineering services on a variety of public and private sector projects including: buildings, bridges, roadways and pavements, retaining and shoring structures, underground infrastructure, storage tanks, towers, slopes and embankments, dams and other civil works projects. Services will be performed during both the design and construction phases of projects.
What you’ll be doing:
Specific duties include, but not limited to:
- Work with other members of the geotechnical services department including geologists, technicians, drill crews and sub-consultants to deliver exceptional results.
- Prepare geotechnical project work scopes, budgets, and proposals.
- Plan and coordinate field exploration programs including site reconnaissance.
- Perform soil and rock classification.
- Plan and coordinate geotechnical laboratory testing programs.
- Perform geotechnical engineering analysis, calculations, and computer modeling.
- Develop geotechnical engineering design parameters and recommendations.
- Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and deliverables.
- Manage geotechnical engineering projects, including project schedules, budgets, and invoicing.
- Communicate with existing and potential clients.
- Site visits during construction phase to ensure successful implementation of geotechnical recommendations.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
- EIT or PE license or able to obtain PE license
- Typically 2 years experience preferred
- Proficient with writing and reviewing technical reports.
- Valid Driver's license with insurable driving record.
- Able to travel locally to/from project sites.
- Able to work extended hours when workload dictates.
- Able to effectively communicate with internal and external clients through in-person, written, verbal, and electronic methods.
- Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
Check out our Perks Benefits:
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
- In-House continuous training
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company–observed paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401K retirement
- Company Cell Phone
- Company vehicle provided for commuting as well as travel to/from job sites
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.
