Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

YU & ASSOCIATES INC • Elmwood Park, NJ

1d • $65,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The individual will work on a variety of consulting projects related to geotechnical analysis and design. Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites. The primary responsibilities of this role are to provide support to project managers and perform duties as field representative. Typical assignments include carrying out subsurface explorations, performing field tests and collection field data and samples, monitoring constructions sites, compiling data and preparing reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with heavy emphasis on geotechnical engineering coursework (master's in civil engineering/geotechnical engineering preferred).
• 0-2 years of practical geotechnical engineering experience (internship considered).
• E.I.T preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Working knowledge of common geotechnical engineering software tools.
• Ability to become proficient at using firm's field-testing equipment, including nuclear gauge, and other equipment.
• Ability to prepare accurate daily field and boring logs as well as other types of reports and meet required deadlines for completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A flexible working style and an ability to work independently and with teams.
• Strong analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Willingness/ability to travel.
• Own Transportation/Valid Driver's License.
• Field and Office assignments, as required.

Nice To Haves

• master's in civil engineering/geotechnical engineering preferred
• E.I.T preferred

Responsibilities

• provide support to project managers
• perform duties as field representative
• carrying out subsurface explorations
• performing field tests and collection field data and samples
• monitoring constructions sites
• compiling data
• preparing reports

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• medical/dental/vision
• life insurance
• short, and long-term disability
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Medical-National plan with low out of pocket costs to members.
• Dental-National plan.
• Vision-National plan with the largest vision network.
• Life/AD&D-Benefit available should an employee pass away while employed.
• Short-Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for a short period of time.
• Long Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for an extended period.
• Employee Assistance Program-Employee 3rd party support available when needed.
• ADP Retirement Plan with company match.
• Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance.
• Yearly review – based on individual and company performance.
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts-Tax Free benefit to employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts-Tax Deductible benefit for employees.
• Dependent Care and Commuter Program-Tax Deductible benefit for employees.
• Will Preparation
• Beneficiary Grief Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level