Entry-Level Geo-structural Engineer

Power Engineers is seeking a highly motivated, Entry-Level Geo-structural Engineer for full-time employment in our Geosciences Department.

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

This geo-structural engineer must be proficient in interpersonal communication skills that would allow the individual to work with other experienced engineers in a team environment.

We are looking for an individual with knowledge/interest in subsurface investigations, shallow and deep foundation design for drilled piers, micro piles, driven piles, helical piles, and vibratory caissons.

Additionally, this geo-structural engineer should have the knowledge, familiarity, or understanding of groundwater flow mechanics, artesian flow, slope stability evaluation and mitigation, settlement evaluation, and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working in remote areas in small teams and navigating using GPS-based tools.

The successful candidate will be involved in supporting the following project aspects:

• Ownership of their performance within the Department and quality of work
• Alignment with POWER’s Culture
• Technical Guidance from a Senior Level Geotechnical Engineer
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Documentation
• Foundation & Anchor Design Criteria
• Project Scheduling
• Geotechnical scoping
• Geotechnical exploration and testing
• Foundation and Anchor Selection
• Foundation and Anchor Modeling
• Foundation Designs
• Construction Specification Development
• Construction Drawing Development
• Construction Support
• Field Visits
• Continual Technical Growth
• Written and Verbal Coordination
  • Both with internal colleagues and client representatives

Required Education/Experience

• BSCE, BSGE, or MSCE (with a geotechnical emphasis) from an accredited college or university. Candidates without geotechnical emphasis will also be considered if they have a good understanding of the engineering properties of soils.
• EIT certification and eligibility to sit for the PE exam within four (4) years of employment.

Desired Education/Experience

• Strong background in computer modeling that may include EXCEL, SMARTSHEET, LPILE, SHAFT, MFAD, TFAD, SLOPE/W, Finite Element Modeling, GRLWEAP, SIGMA, RISA, STAAD and MATHCAD.
• Working knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD

At POWER Engineers, Inc. you can have a rewarding career on every level. In addition to challenging and meaningful work, you’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on the environment, participate in a range of diverse and unique initiatives, and find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. We encourage new ideas and fresh approaches and most importantly, we strive to be our client's first choice. These traits – and deep technical skills – account for our success.

Have fun, do good, build success. As an employee-owned company, we strive to make POWER Engineers an appealing place to work, where we perform projects that we find challenging and in which we excel. We provide competitive compensation, a full benefits package, professional development, and an appealing work environment. POWER Engineers is a unique and fun engineering firm, which may be contradictory to some, but it works well for us.

EOE, including Disability/Vets

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