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Construction Inspector (Geotechnical)


SESI Consulting Engineers


Location

Parsippany, NJ | United States


Job description

SESI Consulting Engineers, founded in 1976, is a well-established, progressive, consulting engineering firm in Parsippany, N.J. SESI has earned an excellent reputation for providing innovative Geotechnical, Site/Civil, and Environmental engineering solutions for owners, developers, and the construction industry throughout the NJ, NY, CT region .

Join a company recognized for providing solutions, excellence, service, and integrity. We seek dynamic individuals to support organic growth. 

SESI Consulting Engineers has been selected as one of NJBIZs "FASTEST GROWING" Companies and Inc.'s "5000 Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies".

SESI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance, bonus potential, employee engagement activities, just to name a few.  SESI also engages its employees in all aspects of its projects and encourage them to participate in design and project management functions to their full potential.

Summary
Inspects and oversees construction of buildings, dams, utilities, walls, pavement, and other types of construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Conducts pile inspections, inspections of deep dynamic compaction process
Observes compacted fills (including use of nuclear density gauges)
Observes utility installation, concrete testing and rebar inspection

Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts

Performs inspections of deep dynamic compaction process

Observes and documents utility installation

Conducts routine geotechnical engineering laboratory checks

Conducts concrete and rebar inspection testing

Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations

Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed and materials used conform to specifications

Prepares samples of materials for laboratory testing and performs the tests

Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation

Interprets blueprints and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction

Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods

Maintains daily logs of construction and inspection activities and completes daily progress reports

Prepares sketches of construction installations

Participates in environmental audits and prepare data summaries, data tables, data mapping and presentation, and preparation of environmental reports

Follows blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment

Assists environmental engineers in the development of remediation devices

Classifies soils according to standard types

Examines rocks, minerals, and fossil remains to identify and determine sequence of processes affecting development of earth

Applies knowledge of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to explain these phenomena and to help locate mineral, geothermal, and petroleum deposits and underground water resources

Applies geological knowledge to engineering problems encountered in construction projects, such as dams, tunnels, and large buildings

Prepares geologic reports and maps, interprets research data, and recommends further study or action

Conducts or participates in environmental studies 

Directs drilling of exploratory borings and wells

Oversees installation of monitoring wells in accordance with state and federal requirements

Collects or supervises collection of soil and groundwater samples for analysis of chemical composition

Determines direction of groundwater flow based on review of historical records and site specific data

Performs environmental soil sampling

Prepares summary and certification letters and reports

Conducts pile and deep foundation inspections

Inspects ground improvement

Observes borings, test pits, geoprobes and cone penetrometer tests

Conducts permeability testing and well monitoring

Prepares project cost estimates, proposals, reports and mentors junior staff

Works under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment

Displays moderate skills with high level of proficiency

Adheres to environmental, construction and OSHA safety policies and procedures to be in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations

Consults with senior peers on certain projects

Identifies the potential for new projects and seeks opportunities to promote the companys services on an ongoing basis

Travels 100% of the time which may be out of state

 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Qualifications

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

 

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Approximately 100% of the work is conducted outdoors. Worker must be able to walk frequently on uneven hard and soft ground/terrain in all types of weather conditions to include cold, hot rain, snow, ice, etc. Employees working in the field may also be exposed to sun, wind, insects, plants, animals, etc. As a result, appropriate clothing for outdoor work, work boots, safety glasses, hard hat, safety vest is required while working in the field.


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