Geotechnical Engineer

Karst Engineering is offering an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our geotechnical firm in Knoxville, TN. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly motivated, and highly experienced individual who is interested in being a part of a growing, locally owned company.

Karst Engineering is an innovative geotechnical engineering and environmental testing firm serving private and public-sector clients. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients throughout Tennessee as well as 6 other states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering (Required)
• At least 2 years' worth of geotechnical engineering experience (Professional Engineering license preferred)
• Ability to prepare complete, concise, and organized engineering calculations and reports
• Proficient in Geotechnical software including gINT, Slope/W, Seep/W, APILE, LPILE, GRLWeap, Settle3D (or other settlement software)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

Benefits

• Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering and guidance for due diligence, investigation, impact assessment, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector
• Tasks may include assisting with the research, design, analysis, concept development, planning, and construction of roads, buildings, bridges, airports, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment
• Perform basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability for commercial, industrial, building, infrastructure, and transportation projects
• Perform and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided
• Verify the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various design, and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics, and investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and build foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub-grades
• Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software
• Develop work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and laboratory testing
• Provide support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, and contract document clarifications
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly bonus