GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - MID LEVEL (HYBRID)
Company: Barr Engineering Company
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description: Summary: The person in this position will be
part of an innovative and collaborative geotechnical engineering
team of over 90 geotechnical engineers and geologists. Barr's
geotechnical engineering team serves the fuels, mining, power, and
public sectors. We provide a wide array of services related to
foundations, dams, embankments, landslides, soil-structure
interaction, earth-retaining structures, excavations, and
underground structures. We also offer geotechnical services for
ground improvement, geotechnical modeling, instrumentation and
monitoring, in-situ testing, geophysics, soil dynamics and
earthquake engineering, geosynthetics, geohazard assessments, and
groundwater and seepage. The person in this position will work on a
variety of geotechnical projects that involve traditional
geotechnical and civil analysis and design related to shallow and
deep foundations, slope stability, seepage, bearing capacity,
settlement, and earth retention with an emphasis on mine tailings
storage facilities-largely earthen dams-and water retention dams.
Key responsibilities but not limited to:
- Perform engineering investigation and design support tasks
under the direction of more senior engineering professionals from
conceptual phase through design
- Perform geotechnical field investigations, assign geotechnical
laboratory tests, analyze lab and field data, and support
development of geotechnical reports
- Prepare proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical
investigations and design work
- Perform fieldwork such as construction observation,
instrumentation installation and monitoring, and field oversight
and inspections
- Providing support through training/mentorship for other
geotechnical engineers Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical
emphasis
- 5 years of related work experience
- Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain within
in one year
- Strong technical skills in a wide range of geotechnical
analysis and design disciplines
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to modify personal
schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client
needs
- Willingness and ability to regularly travel
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 30 pounds or
more
- Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication
skills
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the
need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future
- Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving
record Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in geotechnical engineering
- 8 years of geotechnical design experience
- Experience in the investigation, design, and construction of
earthen dams
- Experience with the installation and operation of geotechnical
monitoring equipment
- Experience working on mine sites with an emphasis on
safety
- Computer skills with geotechnical software programs, including
Geostudio, LPile, APile, gINT, or FLAC A hybrid work arrangement
may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement
refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home
office. This position is based out of Barr's Salt Lake City, Utah,
office. 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 in facilities that include limited
accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of
industrial facilities. Position will require lifting or moving
field-testing equipment. Safety training will be provided before
being given work assignments on these sites. Applicants will be
asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of
clients. #LI-Hybrid Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not
have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal
opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
status as a protected veteran.
Keywords: Barr Engineering Company, West Valley City , GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - MID LEVEL (HYBRID), Engineering , Salt Lake City, Utah
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