Staff Engineer (Civil/Structural/Geotechnical) - Aurora, CO

Geoquest USA • Aurora, CO

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) designs and supplies proprietary retaining wall systems and earth-related technologies for civil engineering projects. The company works as a subcontractor and material supplier on projects owned by state departments of transportation and private entities, supporting work that ranges from sales and marketing to engineering, supply, and construction.

The Staff Engineer coordinates design projects for an assigned region with the Regional Manager, ensuring engineering analyses and designs are completed and submitted on schedule using innovative, cost-conscious methods. The role incorporates owner-provided information into Geoquest USA plans and details, identifies conflicts between company products and owner documents, and coordinates resolutions with external parties. It also provides quality control for regional design and drafting work and supports entry-level design engineers in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Additional work includes preparing or reviewing material takeoffs, drafting wall elevations and details, attending engineering meetings and training, and contributing to assigned departmental initiatives. As the role develops, the engineer may help improve products and design procedures, communicate with potential clients about Geoquest products, and perform advanced design and analysis of non-standard products.

The position is carried out in a traditional office environment. Employees are expected to follow safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher 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.
• Experience working with construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design projects for an assigned region directly with the Regional Manager.
• Ensure engineering analyses and product designs are completed and submitted on schedule using innovative and cost-saving methods.
• Attend weekly engineering meetings with the Engineering Manager to discuss design work status for the assigned region.
• Incorporate and communicate owner-provided information to develop Geoquest USA plans and details.
• Identify design issues between Geoquest USA products and owner documents and coordinate with people outside the company.
• Provide quality control for regional design and drafting work.
• Perform a supervisory or leadership role for entry-level design engineers.
• Use wall-drawing software to draft wall elevation views and details for bid and final projects using 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 additional departmental responsibilities assigned by the Engineering Manager, including work in administration, human resources and training, technical standards and design tools, product packages, procedures, and standardization.
• Apply technical skills to improve and innovate the Geoquest USA product line.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to improve procedures and develop sound, economical design methods.
• Communicate with potential clients during project development to inform them about and encourage use of RE products.
• Develop advanced knowledge of the design and analysis of non-standard products.

Benefits

• Paid vacation: 11 days 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