Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description
Timmons Group is seeking aGeotechnical Engineerfor ourGeotechnical and Construction Services Grouplocated in ourRaleigh, NCoffice location. A Geotechnical Engineer applies learned skills and technical ability to site and building projects by testing earth materials, evaluating their engineering properties, and estimating the materials' response to loading.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will work on a variety of engineering consulting projects involving traditional geotechnical engineering analysis and designs for foundations (shallow and deep), slope stability and seepage, earth retention, dams and hydraulic structures, and groundwater.
The position includes work on engineering project teams performing geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering designs.
Project Work will include specifying, implementing, and interpreting soil and rock investigations, including drilling and cone penetrometer testing and in-situ testing.
Performing facility inspections, geotechnical computer modeling, preparation of design plans and specifications, and writing reports is also required.
The ability to diagnose and evaluate soil-related challenges on construction projects is desirable, including observations of proofrolls, diagnosis of fill compaction challenges, chemical treatment of soils, and evaluation of foundation bearing soils is required
Working knowledge of soils within eastern Piedmont and coastal plain geology is desirable
This position may require out of town work assignments to meet client needs. Some work locations will feature rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment
Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites
Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
A BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering
5+ years of relevant work experience with traditional geotechnical engineering
Candidate must possess experience performing geotechnical engineering consulting in both private and public work sectors
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain PE within one year
Strong technical skills in a wide range of geotechnical analysis and design
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs
Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, design software for deep foundations (Lpile, GRLWEAP), and slope stability modeling.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
Good driving record
Company Benefits
The use of a company vehicle
Health, dental, vision and HSA
3 weeks PTO
401k up to 5% match