OverviewDo you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Resident Engineer in our Civil/Geotechnical Construction Services Group in our Boca Raton, Florida office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving design, permitting, and construction of civil infrastructure; building foundations; solid waste containment systems, reservoirs, dams, levees and other water containment and control structures. Typical work assignments include but are not limited to geotechnical subsurface investigation; geo-instrumentation install and monitoring; slope stability analysis; stormwater treatment, conveyance, and detention/retention design; construction quality assurance all while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Scoping, costing and overseeing geotechnical investigations;
- Designing and specifying subsurface improvement and foundation recommendations;
- Preparing plans, specifications and engineering design reports for performing heavy civil construction projects;
- Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
- Reviewing and providing engineering evaluation of contractor submittals, shop drawings, requests for information, claims for changed conditions, etc. ;
- Performing solid waste management facility design, permitting, and overseeing quality assurance;
- Conducting dam, reservoir, stormwater treatment area and levee inspections;
- Leading proposals for professional engineering and construction services; and
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in civil and/or geotechnical engineering. (required)
- Professional Engineer (PE). (peferred)
- Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- At least 5 years of work experience in engineering consulting or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to follow direction and work in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required after employment)
- Experience working on projects with value of $1M to $25M (preferred)
- Prior experience working on projects lead or co-lead by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or one of Florida’s many Water Management Districts (preferred)
- Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
- Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, eBuilder. (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee engineering and other technical and administrative staff (preferred)
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