What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineering Specialist position at Navarro & Wright Consulting?
Description
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA
Navarro & Wright Consulting Engineers, Inc. is accepting resumes for an entry-level Geotechnical Engineering Specialist to apply his / her knowledge and skills to a broad range of projects. The successful candidate will conduct soil and rock drilling and sampling, monitor wells, draft reports, and be a liaison between the company and clients.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand and be able to use the Company and / or TD filing system within the first week of your employment
- Follow instructions and complete geotechnical engineering assignments, as directed
- Attendance at Company and / or TD meetings, as necessary
- Organize and maintain office paperwork and / or digital files
- Correspond with Clients and staff, as requested
- Use appropriate public relations when dealing with co-workers, clients, observers, and the public
- Strive to achieve a higher performance level, increase your knowledge of understanding geotechnical engineering standards and practices consistently
- Perform drilling inspection for PennDOT, PTC, and other governmental and private projects, whenever requested
- Review and correct typed logs, boring profiles, and drafted media
- Perform site reconnaissance for geotechnical issues and geological information, as necessary
- Assist in verifying drilling contractor quantities / invoices
- Compose and review Geotechnical Engineering Reports for roadways and structures, as well as Structure Foundation Reports for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and ITS structures, and associated calculations, and Slope Stability reports
- Review field and typed boring logs and boring profiles for accuracy and in accordance with specifications
- Compose Laboratory Testing Plans and review laboratory testing results for soil and rock
- Review Drilling Contractor solicitations and statewide contracts
- Determine termination criteria and specifications for subsurface investigations
- Compose and review Slope Stability studies
- Have strong interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with people, both orally and in writing
- Work in a team environment, and mentor junior geotechnical personnel
- Occasionally travel to project sites
- Perform tasks independently, organize information, and complete deliverables expediently
- Assist in preparing proposals, including the technical scope of services and cost estimates
- Meet with clients, attend project meetings, and maintain strong client relationships
- Stay within established schedules and budgets for each project
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
