Description
Our Earth & Environment Team is seeking an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer to work out of our Anchorage, AK office.
As an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer, you will take part in providing local geotechnical engineering assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, soil/water/sludge/rock samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
- Perform basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating to proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability for commercial, industrial, building, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation projects.
- Provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
- Verify site characteristics and provide basic technical assistance on environmental, design, and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
- Complete training on assigned tasks and exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific software.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
- Familiarity with permafrost engineering protocols.
- Enthusiasm for engagement with field teams.
- A client-centric mindset and desire to work within a larger team focused on timely, high-quality service delivery.