Geotechnical Area Engineer - Texas

Location

Ottawa, ON | Canada

Job description

Texas Area Engineer - Geotechnical

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is searching for an Area Engineer to support Texas Geotechnical Services to join our Building & Construction team in our San Antonio or Houston, Texas office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

Benefits & Perks:

• Ability to grow with the Company (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement)
• Day to day variety of work
• Ability to work on both small and large projects
• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurances
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement

• Provides geotechnical engineering support on multiple project types such as Transportation and/or Infrastructure Related Projects, "big box" type developments, multi-family developments, Vertical Rise Constructions, intra-environmental projects, power/utility developments, and other geotechnical related projects.
• Performs a variety of assignments that include independent evaluations using standard geotechnical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using engineering judgments to make minor adoptions and modifications during the course of work.
• Makes interpretations, decisions and recommendations in reference to laboratory and field test report results, project field circumstances and inspections.
• Prepares and reviews geotechnical reports for projects as per specifications and project scope of work.
• Assigns work /tasks to staff as applicable.
• Utilizes local and remote staff as applicable to accomplish work/tasks and develop staff employees.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for task assignments.
• Reviews recommendations with project designated Principal Consultant and/or Chief Engineer.
• Engages, maintains and leverages client relationships and develops new project opportunities.
• Attends client site meetings.
• Communicates effectively and timely with client and project teams and attend client office and site meetings as appropriate.
• Trains and mentors technical staff.
• May perform on-site observations, or inspections.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited engineering / ABET school AND Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering are Required
• 10+ years' of experience is required
• Texas P.E. License is required or ability to obtain in State of residence of employment and adjacent States as needed
• Proficient in GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, Midas, SLIDE, Settle3D, and MSEW, and other proprietary Geotechnical Engineering Analysis software
• Obtain Principal Consultant status internally (CS 5 years' experience/Geo 8 years' experience)
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required
• Candidates must have very strong communication skills and the ability to work with a team across the nation and the world
• Ability to work off shifts and overtime

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client's new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Intertek-PSI is a part of Intertek's Building and Construction division, a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek is a leading global provider of Total Quality Assurance services for a multitude of industries. Through a comprehensive network of over 1,000 laboratories and offices situated in over 100 countries, Intertek provides innovative and tailored Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) solutions for its clients' operations and supply chains. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

Intertek is known for its client-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts, but it's more than just a global network of specialists-it's a community of individuals working together to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What we have to offer:

When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email ******@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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