Assistant Rig Manager Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (NOW HIRING)

Your role at GEI. 

 

Your role as a mid-level geotechnical professional is to work on small-scale and large-scale projects as a team member under the supervision of a Senior Engineer. As an experienced or recently licensed professional, you will perform a variety of project tasks related to geotechnical engineering and construction quality assurance oversight and testing in support of power, infrastructure, transportation, and dam projects that will include field work, analyses, design, coordination of project activities, and client interaction

 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties 

• Perform field work related to geotechnical explorations and/or construction related projects
• Perform daily and weekly field reporting in support of project activities
• Effectively communicate with Senior Engineer or Project Manager and other project team members
• Interface with clients for assigned projects, effectively communicate with clients and their subcontractors, and be responsive to their requests
• Assist Senior Engineer or Project Manager in preparation and review of boring logs, lab assignments, calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Provide oversight of subcontractors, such as drillers and contractors
• Assist in preparation of Health and Safety Plans and Quality Plans

Minimum Qualifications 

• A general understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and analysis methods
• Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar documents
• Field experience with geotechnical drill rig and construction monitoring/oversight/testing is required
• Experience working on earthwork and concrete construction projects
• Willingness to work 50 to 75 percent of working hours in the field in support of project activities
• Availability to work out of town and overtime
• Familiarity and experience in geotechnical laboratory test methods
• Familiarity with geologic formations in the Tennessee Physiographic Regions
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, GeoStudio, and gINT is preferred, or willingness to be trained
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical and judgment capabilities
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Basic experience in geophysics techniques is preferred, or a willingness to be trained

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Engineering Geology
• FE/EIT certification required
• Minimum of 3-5 years project experience 

We are GEI. 

 

Some of the world's most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.  

 

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges.  

 

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

 

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.  

 

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here.

 

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