Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Company: Geisser Engineering
Location: Riverside
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
We are currently accepting applications for an immediate opening
for a full time Senior Geotechnical Engineer -with Geisser
Engineering at our Riverside (East Providence) Rhode Island office.
-Geisser Engineering is a division of the S. W. Cole Engineering,
Inc. team. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for
leading, organizing and executing projects and assignments and
-supervises Staff and Project Geotechnical Engineers. -
Job Functions
- Observe construction and field activities on site.
- Business development and client cultivation.
- Perform geotechnical analyses.
- Collect project data, information, and gathers documents.
- Manages and executes all aspects of projects by planning,
preparing proposals, budgets, scopes, schedules, and assigning
necessary tasks to staff involved with the project(s).
- Review technical proposals.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations and data.
- Communicate effectively and consistently with clients and other
design professionals.
- Accurately reviews project billing, and tracks time spent on
projects consistently.
- Remain consistently updated of new technical developments and
requirements that affect the company and recommends changes to
current programs.
- Frequently reviews operational procedures.
- Represents the company in communications and conferences, and
actively participates in business and industry events and
professional societies and seeks committee assignments.
- Safe operation and handling of company testing equipment and
vehicles in accordance with company policies/safety policies.
- Practice confidentiality according to company policy.
Job Requirements
- In-depth knowledge and use of computer software including MS
Office, Adobe Acrobat, project management software, geotechnical
software, and must be able to learn new programs.
- Understand and apply advanced, industry related math
skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and
practices.
- Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and organizing complex
data.
- Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and
work performed.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral
form.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of
problems.
- Ability to direct and organize activities.
- Business development and client cultivation - -Has an
established network of industry contacts and clients in New England
and regularly participates in related trade events.
- Represents the company in communications and conferences, and
actively participates in business and industry events and
professional societies and seeks committee assignments.
- Regularly spend long hours sitting/standing and using office
equipment and computers.
- Occasionally conducts laboratory testing on soil, aggregate and
rock samples and equipment requiring lifting, carrying and bending
with up to 40 pounds.
- Driving for long periods of time and more frequent shorter
trips.
- Close, distant, and peripheral vision.
- Ability interact appropriately with a variety of individuals.
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- Ability to remember and understand verbal and written
instructions. -
- Ability to reason logically and make high level decisions.
Education, Experience, License and Other Requirements
- B.S. Civil Engineering required, with emphasis in Geotechnical
Engineering or Engineering Geology preferred.
- M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- Familiarity with geology and site conditions in New
England.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Rhode Island and/or
Massachusetts required.
- Minimum of 10 years of related engineering and project
management experience, or demonstrated ability to perform the
essential functions required of Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
- Risk management training and experience.
- Valid driver's license, active auto insurance, and reliable
transportation.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States for any employer. We are not able to sponsor employment
Visas at this time.
- We require that new team members be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19.
To be considered for this position please fill out the application,
and upload a resume and a cover letter. -The cover letter should
demonstrate your writing skills and summarize how your experience
and qualifications make you a good candidate for this
position.
Keywords: Geisser Engineering, Cranston , Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Engineering , Riverside, Rhode Island
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