Geotechnical Engineer

Intertek•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team at our Waukesha, WI office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. The Geotechnical Staff Engineer is responsible for performing a variety of geotechnical assignments including field logging and soil laboratory assignments. Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

Requirements

Recent Graduates will be considered
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Geology from an accredited/ABET school
Knowledge and experience in engineering software (GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, SLIDE, Settle3 and MSEW) are preferred
Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required
The ability to read and understand work plans is required
Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
May travel up to 10% of time
Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required
Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds occasionally. Additional requirements may be needed for specific sites/locations.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.
Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
Ability to climb occasionally

Nice To Haves

2+ years of geotechnical engineering or construction materials testing experience - WE WILL TRAIN
Ability to obtain EIT/FE within 6 months

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of geotechnical assignments including field logging and soil laboratory assignments.
Perform geotechnical report writing.
Review project plans and specifications prepared by others.
Attend client site meetings.
Communicate effectively with client and project teams.
Work on one or multiple projects at a time.
May perform on-site observations, sample collection, and specific tests.
May work both in the field and laboratory regularly.
Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.