Project Engineer (Geotechnical)

Job Description

ABOUT STRATA:STRATA has been providing geotechnical engineering consulting and construction and materials testing within the intermountain west for over 50 years.  Our clients appreciate our personal approach to problem-solving.  We have a Project Engineer position open in our Twin Falls, Idaho office.DUTIES:

• Finalize geotechnical engineering proposals, scopes of work and budgets.
• Prepare preliminary subsurface exploration plans (laying out boring/test pit locations) and assess access constraints.
• Perform geotechnical field work (includes observing drilling and/or excavation activities; recording relevant soil/rock data including classification, SPT N-values, Rock Quality Designations, etc.; and collecting soil/rock samples).
• Coordinate and supervise geotechnical field work.
• Establish and coordinate appropriate laboratory testing programs to meet geotechnical engineering project needs.
• Interpret field and laboratory data and incorporate into engineering analyses and design recommendations.
• Coordinate and perform geotechnical engineering analysis and calculations.
• Coordinate, supervise and final geotechnical engineering reports and other deliverables.
• Initiate and participate in client communication, both verbal and written.
• Attend and participate in project progress meetings with clients.
• Review and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Review project contracts prior to project start-up.
• Routinely work with government and regulatory agencies at the local, state and federal level.
• Provide training and mentoring of Staff Engineers in fundamental engineering analyses and technical practices through the project work.
• Support and participate in business and client development.
• Maintain active membership in professional and business organizations and serve on committees or as a board member.
• Participate in internal training.

 REQUIRES:

• BS in Civil Engineering (with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis).  (MS in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related field is preferred.)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho, or the ability to become registered in the State of Idaho within three months of the date of hire.
• Three (3) years of experience working on engineering projects utilizing knowledge of current applicable federal, State of Idaho, and local regulations related to the practice of geotechnical engineering.
• Three (3) years of experience using geotechnical engineering and analysis software including: pLog, gINT, Slope/W, Settle3D, LPILE, Driven, Modulus and AASHTOWare Pavement Design to perform analysis including slope stability analyses, settlement analyses (Settle3D), deep foundation analyses, and pavement analyses. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a drug screen prior to hire.
• Must be willing and able to travel as necessary to support projects and/or other STRATA offices.

 Experience may be gained concurrently.LOCATION:     Full time, 40 hours per week position at STRATA in Twin Falls, Idaho. Up to 25% (typically within pacific northwest) travel.BENEFITS: Our comprehensive benefits include:Paid holidays;Paid time off;Medical/dental/vision/life insurance;Short-term disability/long-term disability;Paid parental leave;Paid day to volunteer in your community;Wellness benefits.LEARN MORE about STRATA's culture by watching this video: https://www.stratageotech.com/careers/ STRATA's CORE VALUES include Safety, Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, Accountability, and Respect. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.