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

Geoquest USA • Sterling, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is a market leader in mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls and supplies proprietary retaining wall systems and earth-related technologies for civil engineering projects. The Staff Engineer coordinates regional design projects, ensures engineering analyses and product designs are completed to schedule using innovative and cost-saving methods, and provides quality control and leadership for design work. The role also supports project development, technical improvements, and communication with owners, contractors, and potential clients.

The position is carried out 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 engineering school.
• At least five years of applicable engineering experience.
• Strong math background.
• Strong communication skills.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of route surveying and 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 to discuss the status of regional design work with the Engineering Manager.
• Incorporate information supplied by the Owner into Geoquest USA plans and details, and communicate that information to the team.
• Identify design issues between Geoquest USA products and owner documents and coordinate with people outside the company.
• Provide quality control for design and drafting work in the assigned region.
• Perform a supervisory and leadership role for entry-level design engineers.
• Use the wall draw program and 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, or standardization.
• Apply technical abilities to improve and innovate Geoquest USA products.
• 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.
• Develop advanced knowledge of 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