Responsibilities:

• Field investigations including test  borings and pits with soil classification. 
• Conduct/oversee percolation tests in the field.
• Oversee laboratory tests on soil and construction materials.
• Conduct engineering analyses for building foundations.
• Development of proposals and final reports, and ensure that client commitments are met. 
• Takes responsibility for overall project supervision including directing field staff.
• Prioritizes projects and tasks to achieve department and company objectives. 
• Multi-tasks and stays focused on the big picture while addressing daily issues. 
• Will oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Actively participate in professional and technical organizations.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ experience in job offered or as Geotechnical Engineer/Associate Engineer. 
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes required.
• Experience managing field staff with strong organizational, follow-through, and communication skills. 
• High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic. 
• 7+ years of varied geotechnical/civil construction experience. 
• Ability to “take ownership" of the job, think independently and be a problem solver. 
• Proficiency with reading blue prints, plans, specs, contracts, purchase orders, etc. 
• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and production. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft office-Excel/Word and Microsoft Outlook required

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer or ability to obtain Arizona P.E. within 3 months.
• 7+ years’ geotechnical / materials testing experience working on residential and commercial foundation design in arid environments required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Travel to jobsites required. 
• Working outdoors in Arizona climate