Geotechnical Project Engineer in Saint George

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SUMMARY

Assist in planning, designing, and directing geotechnical engineering or construction testing/inspection projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.      Take ownership/responsibility for projects as assigned

• Assist in the preparation of engineering agreements for his/her projects
• Serve as a project manager or project engineer and as a designated client contact
• Prepare design computations and quantity estimates
• Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on his/her projects
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project
• Handle routine contract administration
• Prepare or modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project
• Instruct draftspersons / technicians to reduce designs to working drawings
• Visit construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents; perform field work as needed
• Serve as onsite project representative
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
• Responsible for project manager and/or project team quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual

2.   Satisfactory or above profitability of Project/Client of 15+%

• Assist in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for proposed projects
• Prepare and monitor project budgets for smaller, less complex projects.

3.    Proactively communicate and follow up with engineering manager

4.    Attend client meetings - days or nights

5.    Direct and supervise engineering ’s activities

6.   Manage project schedules for timely completion of smaller projects.

7.    Show commitment as a team player - support fellow engineers and interns

8.    Contribute to a positive team atmosphere.

9.    Support directives from the engineering manager and the president

10.  The PE should join and participate in a Professional Org. acceptable to GES

11.  Perform other duties as assigned

DESIRED OUTCOMES OR RESULTS

All projects will be carried out in a manner consistent with the Company’s goals & standards. Project engineers will have successful, positive relationships with clients, project managers and other staff members.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS DESIRE

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience or the equivalent thereof.
• P.E. required (Utah ) or the ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment
• Geotechnical Engineering is
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry and financial functions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid driver’s license

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