Geotechnical Technician

SOCOTEC•Schuylkill Township, PA

12d

About The Position

The Geotechnical Technician will perform a variety of tasks including inspection/oversight of field investigations pertaining to soil/rock/groundwater, performing computations and analyses, preparing various technical reports, and performing construction inspection and oversight. The Geotechnical Technician must be thorough, detail oriented, and able to learn and apply technical concepts while maintaining positive relations with site personnel. Effective communication of project-related information is essential. The Geotechnical Technician should have outstanding personal integrity, interpersonal skills, and judgement. This position is supervised by the Project Engineer or Project Manager. The Project Engineer or Project Manager has the authority to direct the work of the Geotechnical Technician position. Comments are made through verbal and written instructions and by physical demonstration, as necessary.

Requirements

5-8 years of applicable experience
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) required
Able to travel statewide and work out of town on longer-term assignments.
Must be physically capable of fieldwork.
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency.
Valid PA driver's license.
Ability to pass drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in the Geotechnical/Construction industry a plus.
Master of Science (MS) Degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
PennDOT Drilling Inspector Certification and EIT/FE preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspection of test boring drilling activities and classification of soil and rock samples retrieved during drilling operations.
Perform infiltration testing in soils.
Preparation of boring logs for various types of projects.
Assisting with development of laboratory testing programs.
Performing field reconnaissance.
Assisting Project Engineer in preparing soil reconnaissance reports including Subsurface Exploration Planning Submissions (SEPS).
Design and analysis of various shallow and deep foundation systems for structures; including calculations to determine bearing resistance or load-carrying capacity of the foundations, along with estimation of foundation settlements under different subsurface conditions and structural loading combinations.
Preparation of Structure Foundation Reports (SFRs) and other geotechnical reports and analyses, such as slope stability, embankment settlement, karst remediation, mine subsidence evaluations, roadway Geotechnical Engineering Reports (GERs), etc.
Preparation of quantity estimates and technical specifications and details.
Work will be performed under the supervision of Senior Project Engineers, Geologists, and Managers.