Staff Engineer (Civil/Structural/Geotechnical) - Sterling, VA

Geoquest USA • Sterling, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Geoquest USA, Inc. designs and supplies proprietary retaining wall systems and earth-related technologies for civil engineering projects. The Staff Engineer coordinates regional design projects and ensures that engineering analysis and product designs are completed and submitted on schedule using innovative, cost-effective methods. The role works with the Regional Manager, Engineering Manager, project teams, owners, and external contacts to develop plans and details, resolve design issues, and provide quality control for regional design and drafting work. It also provides supervision and leadership to entry-level design engineers.

Additional duties include preparing or reviewing wall elevations, details, and material takeoffs; attending engineering meetings and in-house training; and supporting assigned administrative, human resources, training, technical standards, design tools, product package, and procedure work. The engineer is expected to help improve Geoquest USA’s products and design methods, communicate with potential clients during project development, and apply advanced design and analysis knowledge to non-standard products.

The position is carried out in a traditional office environment. Geoquest USA offers a benefits package including paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending, a wellness program with incentives, and free parking.

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 math background.
• Strong communication skills.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with and observance of safety and security procedures, and proper use of equipment and materials.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of route surveying and 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 and 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 information supplied by the owner 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 to address them.
• Provide quality control of design and drafting work in the region of responsibility.
• Provide supervision and leadership to 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 Geoquest USA’s 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.
• 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 10 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