Mid-Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Details

Job Location

Dallas - Dallas, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Job Description:

UES is looking for a mid to senior level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Dallas office! This position entails working on geotechnical-related projects on the coordination and execution of geotechnical field explorations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of field and laboratory test data, geotechnical analyses, communication with our clients, and preparation of written geotechnical reports. This position will focus on the analysis needed for completing various reports, including:

• Pavement design and analysis

• Settlement analysis

• Design and analysis of driven pile systems

• Slope stability analysis

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare various Geotechnical testing reports for clients

• Analyze and review testing reports for commercial, industrial, retail, government, and residential

• Project coordination and project management of Geotechnical work

• Responsible for managing Geotechnical projects through their lifecycle

• Assist project professionals with project execution, proposal and report preparation

• Coordinate required testing/sampling with drill crews and assist with field activities as necessary

• Interpret field data and assign laboratory testing

• Communicate results of field and laboratory testing, and geotechnical recommendations, to clients

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience as a Professional Engineer

• Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) for the State of Texas

• Bachelors in civil engineering is required; Masters in civil engineering is preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Valid Texas driver license

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) ABET or an accredited four-year college or university in civil engineering. Master’s level degree or exposure to core civil engineering disciplines through coursework (M.S. or Ph.D.) in geotechnical engineering preferred.

• Familiarity with modern office tools including the use of computer-based programs such as gINT, DARWin, SLOPE/W, VOLFLO, gSTABL, SLIDE, Microsoft Excel, etc.

• Must have a valid, Texas driver license, and satisfactory driving record

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

About Us:

The UES Texas Region includes 4 powerhouse legacy firms from the geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting arenas: Alpha Testing, Rock Engineering & Testing, Riner Engineering, and InControl Technologies.

Now, as we work together as Team UES , our core values continue to portray who we are and what we believe. These values are represented by the acronym STRIVE :

S afety | T eamwork | R esponsiveness | I ntegrity | V alue | E xcellence

With this focus, our team members are empowered to be industry leaders in our disciplines, ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community’s land and structures from development to redevelopment. In addition, our focus on servant leadership enables us to be trusted partners , solving our clients’ project challenges and executing their projects successfully.

Some of the perks you’ll enjoy as a part of the UES Family:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match!

• Amazing team members and a friendly atmosphere!

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Seven paid holidays per year

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employer provided Life Insurance / AD&D Insurance

• Employer provided Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (subsidized)