Geotechnical Senior Engineer

Shared Services Group Inc•Reno, NV

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Certerra provides technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for new product development, engineering solutions to manage assets, and quality assurance for project delivery. They help clients bring code compliant products to market faster, move into construction with confidence, keep projects moving forwards, and extend the life of infrastructure assets. With a nationwide office network and an expert team of over 1,000 people, Certerra delivers materially better outcomes and local knowledge. The Certerra – Black Eagle Consulting is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to assist the Division Manager in their Reno, NV office. This role involves field exploration, laboratory testing analysis, report preparation, and construction oversight related to engineering projects. The position may require fieldwork, limited travel, and occasional overnight stays. The work environment is approximately 80% office and 20% field work, in all types of weather. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and excited to explore the region as well as work in a fast-paced industry with the potential for growth.

Requirements

A minimum of 10+ years of geotechnical engineering design experience
ABET accredited engineering degree such as: civil, geological or mining engineering or similar.
Previous experience working in a geotechnical engineering and materials testing environment.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA), 30-Hour Certification.
A current and valid driver's license that will allow insurance through the company insurance provider.

Nice To Haves

Nevada registered Professional Engineer
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Grade 1 Certification
NAQTC Certification (sampling &density, aggregates, asphalt)
Nuclear density gauge Essential Skills
Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exhibit excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and/or within Team environments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate on a daily basis with the Division Manager
Coordinate/Perform geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing and construction oversight.
Prepare bids and estimates for geotechnical investigations.
Oversee and train junior geologists and engineers
Schedule and conduct pre-construction meetings with public agencies and owners.
Assist with review and compilation of geotechnical laboratory and field-testing results, perform geotechnical analyses and report writing.
Coordinate/Perform field exploration, analysis of laboratory data and prepare final geotechnical investigation reports for local and regional geotechnical engineering projects in the transportation, public works, and land development sectors.
Coordinate/Perform field exploration and in-situ testing including boring layout and utility clearance, coordination with drilling contractors, supervision of drill rig and geotechnical field investigations, logging of borings and test pits and infiltration and percolation testing.
Coordinate/Perform geophysical investigations such as: Refraction Microtremor and seismic refraction.
Attend professional development courses and participate in local groups which further your engineering knowledge.
Provide inspection and construction oversight of grading, earthwork, retaining structures and foundation installation.
Participate in lab testing procedures and compilation of lab and field-testing results.
Perform geotechnical engineering analysis including soil and rock classification, slope stability analysis, retaining wall design, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, liquefaction, seismic and geologic hazard evaluation, and earthquake engineering.
Review and approve project invoices, ensuring operations are within budget limitations.
Develop and deliver Change Order requests to the client for over budget and/or out-of-scope services