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Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Phoenixville, PA · On-site

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Demonstrated interest in geotechnical engineering through applied academic coursework, prior internships, or related work experience. * Positive attitude, personal initiative and proactive approach ...

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Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Phoenixville, PA

$80K - $90K/yr

Demonstrated interest in geotechnical engineering through applied academic coursework, prior internships, or related work experience. * Positive attitude, personal initiative and proactive approach ...

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Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

East Brunswick, NJ · On-site

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Geotechnical Engineering Intern

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Who are we looking for? We're looking for Geotechnical Engineering Interns to join our Geotechnical team this upcoming summer! This is an excellent opportunity to get some real-world experience in ...

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Assistant Geotechnical Engineer (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 78 rated construction

Job description

The Assistant Geotechnical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant Geotechnical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting geotechnical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Field assignment time will be dependent upon project requirements.

  • Assists with field reconnaissance and geological research to evaluate site-specific geologic and hydrogeologic conditions and risks. Assists with development of work scopes and subcontracts for subsurface investigations in support of geotechnical design and evaluation efforts.
  • Assists with performance of research and compiles project related data as required by the project team. Assists with compiling geotechnical data, boring logs and subsurface profiles.
  • Assists with field observation of site investigation activities.
  • Assists in the geotechnical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. Assists in geotechnical hazard assessments, design of shallow and deep foundations, settlement analysis, slope stability analyses, and earthwork.
  • Assists in the preparation and review of engineering design calculations, reports, specifications and construction documents, and other technical documents as needed.
  • Applies basic knowledge of commonly used geotechnical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the geotechnical engineering services industry.
  • Assists with client presentations and contract administration.

  • Performs geotechnical-related construction observation during the construction phase of projects.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • Bachelor Degree of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program required. 
  • Master Degree of Science Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering (with Geotechnical Emphasis) from an ABET accredited program strongly preferred. 
  • Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred. 
  • Basic knowledge in standard geotechnical engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Basic geotechnical software skills preferred, including Ensoft LPILE, slope stability (GeoStudio or UTEXAS4), liquefaction analysis software, excavation support and wall design software.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred. 
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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