Field Specialist

GRI•Tigard, OR

1d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

GRI is seeking a Field Specialist to join our growing team. As a Field Specialist, you will gain experience working on a variety of interesting assignments under the mentorship of project/senior geologists and engineers. GRI is an employee-owned, full-service geotechnical, pavement, geological, and environmental engineering consulting firm based in the Portland, Oregon area. We are an ambitious, highly trained, diversified staff of engineers and geologists. GRI promotes a collaborative work culture, supports training and career development, and encourages work-life integration, which results in a highly desirable work environment.

Requirements

Strong understanding of geotechnical construction and design considerations including the terms and methodology used in geotechnical engineering
Perform simple calculations and use tools to compute data
Interpret and communicate site plans and specifications
Communicate clearly with project managers; ability to manage time and meet deadlines
Work with a variety of other personnel in the office and in the field
Use computers, tablets, and mobile devices
Perform physical tasks on project sites that may include walking, climbing, crawling, or standing for long periods of time
Perform work outdoors in all types of weather, including inclement conditions
Lift up to 70 pounds at times
Travel to project sites in vehicles
Work may include out-of-town travel for extended periods of time
Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology with 3+ years (5+ preferred) of relevant experience
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Geology with 0+ years (2+ preferred) of relevant experience
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

EIT/GIT Preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct Pavement Condition Index (PCI) surveys including field distress identification, data collection, and quality control to support pavement management and rehabilitation planning
Perform Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) testing to evaluate pavement structural response
Maintain and operate FWD equipment, including routine sensor verification and troubleshooting
Operate and maintain truck and cart mounted Ground Penetrating Radar equipment (GPR)
Observe fill placement
Observe placement and construction of cement treated fills and subgrades
Observe subgrade for foundations, slab on grade, and roadways
Observe trench excavations and backfill
Observe placement of pavement and slab on grade base course
Observe proof-rolls of fills, subgrade, and base course
Observe construction of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls
Perform density testing of engineered fills, compacted base course, retaining wall backfill, and asphalt concrete pavements
Collect samples of onsite soils and aggregate for construction related laboratory testing
Perform laboratory testing including moisture contents, sieve analysis, #200 wash, and proctors
Observe installation of drainage sections around retaining walls, and foundations
Observe and document installation of deep foundations such as driven piles, drilled shafts, micropiles, auger-cast piles, drilled displacement piers, soldier piles, pin piles, and helical piles
Observe installation of ground improvement including aggregate piers, compaction grouting, deep soil mixing, cutter soil mixing, jet grout, permeation ground, dynamic compaction, and rigid inclusions
Observe installation of anchors including soil nails, tie backs, rock bolts, and rock doweling
Manage and coordinate work with construction contractors
Collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples & data; evaluate & interpret data collected
Prepare concise and timely site visit reports
Communicate on project sites with contractors/subcontractors
Identify and understand unsuitable conditions in the field, apply knowledge to real-world situations on project sites to make recommendations
Understand proper piles, anchor testing, fill placement, drilled shafts, and apply knowledge to real-world conditions on project sites to identify inappropriate or unsuitable conditions/ application, & make recommendations in real-time
Attend internal and external project meetings