What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer position at Ursus, Inc.?
Senior Geotechnical Designer Engineer
Chatanooga, TN
Direct Hire
On-site
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design of deep foundation (drilled shafts, CFA piles, micropiles), ground improvement, and retaining wall systems (CIP, MSE, Segmental Gravity, Soldier Pile and Lagging, Soil Nail, etc.)
Formulation of design basis methodology and performance of hand/software calculations
Develop/maintain existing design clients through interpersonal relationships and with assistance from other senior staff.
Manage projects from proposal preparation to final closeout
Mentor/Assign design tasks to EIT design engineers
Interact with CAD staff on design details and plan notes
Communicate results of engineering analysis, calculations, plans, and recommendations to clients
Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
In addition to an office setting the candidate may be exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
May be required to drive hundreds of miles per day.
Ability to lift/move up to 75lbs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) ABET or an accredited four-year college or university in civil engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
Familiarity with modern office tools including the use of computer-based programs Microsoft Office, Excel, etc. Any experience such as Settle, SLIDE, AutoCAD, LPILE, GROUP
Possession of a valid Tennessee driver license and an acceptable driving record
Experience with geotechnical design or specialty geotechnical construction (deep foundations, retaining walls, etc).
Preferred Qualifications
Master's level degree or exposure to core civil engineering disciplines through coursework (M.S. or Ph.D.) or work experience in geotechnical engineering
Engineering/Construction background
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