Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Nova Engineering and Environmental•Columbia, SC

10h

About The Position

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to help manage a wide variety of geotechnical projects based from our Columbia, S C office. Must be willing for travel outside of the Carolina's. RESPONSIBILITIES You will be part of a dynamic, growing and energized team – and your role is key to the success of NOVA Engineering. While your job duties may fluctuate day to day, here are some areas we expect to see you excel in: Operating and maintaining pressure meter testing equipment Laying out borings and test pits with conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Observing and classifying test pits and performing hang auger borings Being involved in site seismic testing and Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing Classifying samples obtained from drilling operations Testing, sampling, and inspecting soil Performing routine field and laboratory tests QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation, is required. E.I.T. is required or ability to obtain within 3 months Recent graduates are encouraged to apply 1 - 3 years applicable experience is preferred Strong communication skills Position entails approximately 70% fieldwork and 30% office with occasional travel. Check out our Perks: In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits: Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision Opportunity for professional growth and advancement Certification reimbursement Paid time off Company–observed paid holidays Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children Company paid short term disability coverage Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions Wellness program with incentives Employee Assistance Program NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation, is required.
E.I.T. is required or ability to obtain within 3 months
Strong communication skills
Position entails approximately 70% fieldwork and 30% office with occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

1 - 3 years applicable experience is preferred
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining pressure meter testing equipment
Laying out borings and test pits with conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Observing and classifying test pits and performing hang auger borings
Being involved in site seismic testing and Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing
Classifying samples obtained from drilling operations
Testing, sampling, and inspecting soil
Performing routine field and laboratory tests

Benefits

Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
Certification reimbursement
Paid time off
Company–observed paid holidays
Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
Company paid short term disability coverage
Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
Wellness program with incentives
Employee Assistance Program