Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Braun Intertec Corporation•Minot, ND

5d•$96,000 - $144,000•Onsite

About The Position

Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our North Dakota team. Braun Intertec is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm with 1,000 employees and offices in ten states. We are focused on growth initiatives, building relationships in emerging markets, and recruiting new talent. We believe in hiring the best people and helping each other grow professionally and personally to ensure a bright future for our employee owners and clients. We want our employee-owners to be fully engaged at home, at work, and in their communities.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Requires BS in civil or geotechnical engineering and 6+ years’ experience.
Requires PE licensure in North Dakota or ability to obtain with 6 months.
Requires creative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-department problems.
Ability to qualify professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers; applying engineering principles and practices.
Ability to delegate and develop direct reports.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
Ability to develop and progress multiple positive client relationships.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
Must be action oriented, effectively/efficiently manage time and able to learn on the fly.
Valid driver’s license and pass MVR as required.
PE Certification

Responsibilities

Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects.
Develop and execute whole geotechnical scopes.
Review engineering work of others.
Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies.
Make geotechnical recommendations and prepares engineering reports for senior review.
Understand and manage the need of clients through communications and proposal/project work.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Perform the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments, including but not limited to, familiarity with the programs, staff, and operating procedures of the company.
Perform geotechnical design calculations (i.e. shallow foundation settlement and bearing capacity, deep and intermediate foundation design parameters, grading, stability, paving, geometric design, etc.), sketches, technical comparisons and similar technical work as required by assignment.
Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group.
Review drawings supplied by vendors, clients, engineers, and architects and recommends necessary changes.
Identify complex problems, possible solutions and take the appropriate action to resolve.
Capable of efficiently and effectively managing project teams including, engineering and field support personnel.
Oversee and train and/or teach Braun Intertec technical practices. Supervise and/or mentor junior level staff.
Compile engineering calculations using standard formulas and computer software.
Prepare field reports documenting contractors work methods, test results, and the interpretation of these tests.
Work within established procedures and/or protocols. Aware of risks associated with recommendations.
Developed understanding of Braun Intertec services and has the ability to market to clients.
Understand and work in compliance with corporate practices, health and safety policies.
Complete safety training as required.