Assistant Geological Technician Jobs in Renton, WA

As a Project Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist in the Pacific Region, you will play a key role in managing exciting and technically challenging projects in the Indo-Pacific market! As part of our geotechnical team, your responsibilities will include performing complex engineering analyses and preparing technical reports, overseeing field explorations and construction observation, and conducting technical briefings with field staff. As a project engineer, you will be responsible for completing project management tasks including budgeting, client communications, coordinating internal meetings, mentoring and overseeing the work of junior engineers and field technicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for field exploration and observation of earthwork and foundation construction, on projects big and small, to develop an understanding of soil conditions and construction-related geotechnical issues.
• Responsible for preparing field reports and performing geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, deep foundation design, and seismic evaluation.
• Leads or coordinates the development and implementation of field exploration programs and construction observation projects. Ensures that work performed is consistent with project plans and specifications as well as in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior staff.
• Lead the generation of technical reports including completion of routine reports, figures, tables, etc.; Assist senior staff in completing portions of large, complex reports, figures, tables, etc.
• Lead project management tasks such as attending project meetings, budget and schedule planning, staffing and task assignments, deliverable preparation, and proposal development.
• Complete detailed, accurate field reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree with a Geotechnical Engineering focus strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience is required.
• PE or Engineering Geologist license required.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Able to visit and enter military and non-military secure federal installations upon completion of government background checks

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
• All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.
• Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and view of a monitor/screen.
• Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning fieldwork.

Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year, and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here.

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When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go.

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We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. We would love for you to join us!

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