What are the responsibilities and job description for the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER, STAFF position at GRI?
GRI is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team. As a Staff Engineer at GRI, you will gain experience working on a variety of interesting assignments under the mentorship of project / senior engineers.
GRI is an employee-owned, full-service geotechnical, pavement, geological, and environmental engineering consulting firm based in the Portland, Oregon area. We are an ambitious, highly trained, diversified staff of engineers and geologists. GRI promotes a collaborative work culture, supports training and career development, and encourages work-life integration, which results in a highly desirable work environment.
General responsibilities include :
- Perform and manage field explorations.
- Manage and coordinate work with drilling subcontractors.
- Collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples & data; evaluate & interpret data.
- Perform lab testing including Atterbergs, Consols, Direct Shear, Proctor, Triaxial, etc.
- Perform engineering analyses.
- Perform settlement analyses.
- Conduct pile design.
- Perform slope stability analysis & design.
- Conduct pavement condition index surveys for roadways & airfields.
- Perform back-calculation analysis & interpret FWD data.
- Perform traffic loading analysis.
- Write simple reports; draft more complex reports for senior engineer review such as site investigations, site assessments, and remediation activities.
- Observe construction activities on site to ensure they meet design criteria.
- Prepare concise and timely site visit reports.
- Process GPR data.
- Communicate on project sites with contractors / subcontractors.
- Identify and understand unsuitable conditions in the field, apply knowledge to real-world situations on project sites to make recommendations.
- Understand proper piles, anchor testing, fill placement, drilled shafts, and apply knowledge to real-world conditions on project sites to identify inappropriate or unsuitable conditions / application, & make recommendations in real-time.
- Generate geologic maps & cross-sections with assistance of Drafting staff and / or other Geologic or Engineering Staff.
- Attend internal and external project meetings.
- Actively engage in mentorship activities with senior GRI staff.
- Attend professional society meetings.
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Annual Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
GRI offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salary, generous PTO accrual, 9 paid holidays, 401K with immediate company contribution, 100% employer paid Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability insurance, eligibility for annual bonuses, and continuing education and training reimbursement programs.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
