Geotechnical Engineer - Mid Level (Wind-Power/Solar Focused)
- Employer
- Barr Engineering
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 5, 2021
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- Category
- Environmental Engineering/Sciences, Geology & GeoSciences
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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Job Description:
Summary
The person selected for this position will work on geotechnical engineering projects for wind-power or solar developments. Responsibilities include; specifying and interpreting soil and rock investigations, including drilling and cone penetrometer testing; construction oversight; foundation excavation; overseeing on-site and in-laboratory material testing; performing geotechnical computer modeling; performing geotechnical computer modeling; and installing instrumentation. Project work also involves completing geotechnical and civil aspects of alternatives analyses and feasibility studies, as well as preparing plans and specifications, reports, and cost estimates. In addition, client management, project management, mentoring and coaching, project planning and scheduling, and workload estimating are part of this role. It requires periodic out-of-town assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and must be able to enter and work within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Position will occasionally require lifting or moving field testing equipment. Safety training will be provided prior to being given field work assignments. Applicants will be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of clients.
Summary
The person selected for this position will work on geotechnical engineering projects for wind-power or solar developments. Responsibilities include; specifying and interpreting soil and rock investigations, including drilling and cone penetrometer testing; construction oversight; foundation excavation; overseeing on-site and in-laboratory material testing; performing geotechnical computer modeling; performing geotechnical computer modeling; and installing instrumentation. Project work also involves completing geotechnical and civil aspects of alternatives analyses and feasibility studies, as well as preparing plans and specifications, reports, and cost estimates. In addition, client management, project management, mentoring and coaching, project planning and scheduling, and workload estimating are part of this role. It requires periodic out-of-town assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis
- 5 years of related work experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification, or ability to obtain within one year
- Strong geotechnical analysis and design skills
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Willingness to work in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative
- Proven project management experience
- Flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
- Acceptable driving record
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in geotechnical engineering
- 8 years of relevant work experience
- Experience working in consulting engineering
- Demonstrated leadership skills
NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and must be able to enter and work within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Position will occasionally require lifting or moving field testing equipment. Safety training will be provided prior to being given field work assignments. Applicants will be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of clients.
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