Geotechnical Engineer / Geotechnical Design Engineer
Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer / Geotechnical Design Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: Direct Placement
Hours: 8-5pm
Our client is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Geotechnical Design Engineer with a Geotechnical or Geo-Structural background to work in our Chicago, IL office.
There are two openings, one entry level and one associate.
Responsibilities
If you decided to become an engineer because you wanted to find innovative solutions to complex problems, we can provide you with an exciting opportunity to combine your strong engineering expertise with hands-on construction while challenging and growing your technical skills. In this position you will work with a dynamic team of engineers to develop best value solutions that routinely include complex underpinning, deep foundation, earth retention systems, slope stabilization, landslide repair, and ground improvement. Being the largest geotechnical construction company in North America, we can combine multiple techniques on projects to provide the best value solution to our customers.
Responsibilities include:
Providing engineering support to the estimating department in bid preparation.
Preparation of detailed design drawings for construction.
Providing engineering support to the project managers during the construction process.
Qualified candidates should have:
A master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical, Geotechnics, or Geo-Structural Engineering is , however a bachelor's degree will also be considered.
0 - 8 years of geotechnical and/or geostructural engineering experience, preferably in the design of ground improvement.
Experience in geotechnical construction design-build projects is .
Experience in geotechnical seismic design is .
Strong work ethic, positive attitude and good communication skills is a must.
The candidate will be a licensed professional engineer or have the ability to become one in 2-3 years.
The candidate must be proficient in the use of Excel, Mathcad and have a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Bonus software's: CT-Shoring, DeepEx, LPile, Settle 3D, Group, GeoStudio and Plaxis.
The Entry level position requirements are:
Entry level Geotechnical Engineer:
0-5 years experience
Masters/PhD in Geotechnical Engineering
Familiarity with numerical modeling software such as Plaxis
The Associate mid-level Engineer requirements are:
Geotechnical Design Engineer.
Geotechnical or Geo-Structural Engineer.
3-8 years experience.
Masters in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering .
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