Staff Engineer (Civil or Geotechnical )- Construction

Intertek•Tukwila, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Staff (Civil/ Geotechnical) Engineer - Construction to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Tukwila, WA. This role offers a great opportunity to build a career in the A/E/C industry. Intertek-PSI is a prominent US-based provider of construction assurance, testing, and inspection services in civil and commercial construction, with a broad service offering including construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/ Geotechnical Engineering is required.
Knowledge in civil engineering fundamentals and soil mechanics.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication.
Ability to periodically work off shifts and overtime.
Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required.
Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
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 and work at heights occasionally.
May travel overnight occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training Certificate is highly preferred.
Experience working in a DOT jobs is preferred.
Experience performing construction materials testing is preferred.
3 to 5 years of construction materials testing, or civil/ geotechnical engineering experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.
Provide support in geotechnical field investigations, including logging of soils borings, performing percolation testing, and conducting soils strength testing.
Assist in preparing cost estimates and proposals.
Perform engineering analysis under the guidance of a professional engineer.
Review project plans and specifications prepared by others.
Attend client site meetings and communicate effectively with client and project teams.
Perform testing and inspection tasks in the field and laboratory regularly.
Operate testing equipment, conduct testing, and provide assessment of data through reporting.
May perform on-site observations, sample collection, and specific tests.
Work on one or multiple projects at a time.
May manage projects, train and oversee technicians, and review field and lab data.