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

Geoquest USA • Aurora, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) designs and supplies proprietary mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining wall systems and related technologies for civil engineering projects. The Staff Engineer coordinates and oversees design projects for an assigned region, ensuring engineering analyses and product designs are completed and submitted on schedule using innovative, cost-effective methods. The position communicates with regional and engineering leadership, incorporates owner-provided information into plans and details, identifies design conflicts, and provides quality control and leadership for regional design and drafting work.

The role also supports project bidding and delivery through wall elevation drafting, material takeoffs, engineering meetings, training, and assigned department initiatives. Developing responsibilities include improving Geoquest USA’s products, procedures, and design methods; communicating with potential clients about product use during project development; and applying advanced knowledge to the design and analysis of non-standard products. Work is performed in a traditional office environment.

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.
• Experience working with construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design projects for a specific region in direct communication with the Regional Manager.
• Ensure engineering analysis and design of Geoquest USA products are completed and submitted on schedule using innovative, cost-saving methods.
• Attend weekly engineering meetings and discuss the status of assigned regional design work with the Engineering Manager.
• Incorporate owner-provided information into plans and details and communicate it to the team.
• Identify design issues between Geoquest USA products and owner documents and coordinate with people outside the company to address them.
• Provide quality control of design and drafting work in the region of responsibility.
• Perform a supervisory and leadership role 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 additional departmental responsibilities assigned by the Engineering Manager, including administration, human resources and training, technical standards and design tools, product packages, procedures, and standardization.
• Apply technical abilities to improve and innovate the Geoquest USA product line.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to improve procedures and enhance sound, economical design methods.
• Communicate with potential clients during project development to inform them about and encourage use of RE products.
• Apply advanced knowledge to the design and analysis of non-standard products.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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