Description Your role at GEI. GEI's Exton office is seeking a Geotechnical / Geostructural Engineer who has experience with geotechnical engineering design - specifically, an excellent foundation in soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and/or structural engineering concepts, and experience or interest in excavation support design and earth retaining systems. The selected candidate needs to be able to collect geotechnical and instrumentation data from site investigation activities and help interpret this data into designs.
Construction observation/management and grouting experience is a plus. Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, this individual will provide support to ongoing design efforts that include preparation of design documents for foundations and excavations support systems; ground improvement; instrumentation; and environmental work.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties The desired skills include construction observation/ management, geotechnical and structural design, instrumentation design and interpretation, and technical specification support. Familiarity with basic excavation support design and ground improvement design is a plus. Other responsibilities include:
- Overseeing geotechnical field investigations.
- Performing geotechnical in-situ testing.
- Coordinating and interpreting lab tests.
- Performing engineering analysis and calculations.
- Preparing technical memos, reports, and construction specifications.
- Preparing and modifying drawings using AutoCad and Revit.
- Providing grouting oversight and design.
Minimum Qualifications - B.S. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical is required
- M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
- Minimum of three years of experience is preferred
- Excellent writing and general communication skills
- 40-hr OSHA/HAZWOPER training is a plus
- Ability to travel as required by project needs
- Ability to perform field work
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT
Functional Demands:
Sedentary
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Light
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Other
Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)
Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting
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Standing
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Walking
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Climbing
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Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
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Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
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Carrying objects
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Push/pull
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Twisting
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Bending
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Reaching forward
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Reaching overhead
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Squat/kneel/crawl
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Wrist position deviation
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Pinching/fine motor skills
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Keyboard use/repetitive motion
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Taste or smell (taste=never)
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Talk or hear
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Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision
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Far Vision
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Yes No Not Applicable Color Discrimination
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Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception
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Hearing
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Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens
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Chemical
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Airborne communicable diseases
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Extreme temperatures
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Radiation
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Uneven surfaces or elevations
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Extreme noise levels
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Dust/particulate matter
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Other (exposure risks): Weight around 50 lbs
Usual workday hours :
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