Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Ninyo & Moore•North Salt Lake, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, has an immediate opening for a Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer for our Salt Lake City, Utah office to be responsible for the following duties: conducting geotechnical investigations and analysis, performing boring layout for utility clearance, supervising drill rigs, classifying soils, logging boring, test pits, and cores, performing floor level surveys, performing testing and observation services, reviewing plans and specifications, and preparing geotechnical reports and letters. Additionally the Staff Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for assignments and compilation of laboratory testing and geotechnical calculations, including calculations pertaining to shallow and deep foundation design, pavement design, retaining walls, slope stability analysis, liquefaction, and settlement.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering
0-5 years of experience with the above job duties
thorough understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
excellent verbal and written communication skills
positive attitude
good organizational skills
strong work ethic
Must be able to work both independently and as a team member

Nice To Haves

MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

conducting geotechnical investigations and analysis
performing boring layout for utility clearance
supervising drill rigs
classifying soils
logging boring, test pits, and cores
performing floor level surveys
performing testing and observation services
reviewing plans and specifications
preparing geotechnical reports and letters
assignments and compilation of laboratory testing and geotechnical calculations
calculations pertaining to shallow and deep foundation design, pavement design, retaining walls, slope stability analysis, liquefaction, and settlement