Staff Engineer (Civil/Structural/Geotechnical) - Peachtree Corners, GA

Geoquest USA • Peachtree Corners, GA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is a market leader in mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining wall systems and earth-related technologies. The company designs and supplies proprietary systems and materials for civil engineering projects, serving as a subcontractor and material supplier on public and private projects.

The Staff Engineer coordinates design projects for an assigned region with the Regional Manager, ensures engineering analysis and product designs are completed and submitted on schedule, and works with owners and other external parties to resolve design issues. The role provides quality control for regional design and drafting work and supervises or leads entry-level design engineers. Additional duties include preparing or reviewing wall drawings and material takeoffs, participating in engineering meetings and training, and supporting assigned departmental functions. The position also contributes to product innovation, improved design procedures, client communications during project development, and the design and analysis of non-standard products.

The work is performed in a traditional office environment. Geoquest USA offers commensurate salaries and a benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited school of engineering.
• At least five years of applicable engineering experience.
• Strong mathematics background.
• Strong communication skills.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of route surveying and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate directly with the Regional Manager on design projects for an assigned region.
• Ensure engineering analysis and design of Geoquest USA products are completed and submitted within agreed schedules using innovative, cost-saving methods.
• Attend weekly engineering meetings with the Engineering Manager to discuss the status of design work for the assigned region.
• Incorporate and communicate owner-provided information to develop plans and details supplied by Geoquest USA.
• Identify design issues between Geoquest USA products and owner documents, and coordinate with people outside the company.
• Provide quality control of regional design and drafting work.
• Perform supervisory and leadership duties for entry-level design engineers.
• Use the wall draw program to draft wall elevation views and details for bid and final projects based on owner-provided data.
• Use the quantity extract program and other facilities to prepare or review material takeoffs.
• Attend monthly engineering technical meetings and in-house training.
• Perform extra-department responsibilities assigned by the Engineering Manager in administration, human resources and training, technical standards and design tools, product packages, procedures, and standardization.
• Apply technical abilities to improve and innovate Geoquest USA products.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to improve procedures and methods for sound, economical design.
• Communicate with potential clients during project development to inform and encourage use of RE products.
• Apply advanced knowledge to the design and analysis of non-standard products.

Benefits

• 11 days of paid vacation to start, increasing to 16 days at five years and 21 days at ten years.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance, including orthodontia for children up to age 26.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending.
• Wellness Program with incentives.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior