Geotechnical Engineer 2

$67,000 - $103,000/Yr

American Engineering Testing, Inc. Rapid City, SD - Rapid City, SD

Full-time - Mid Level

Rapid City, SD

About the position

The Geotechnical Engineer 2 position at American Engineering Testing, Inc. involves coordinating and completing project testing services by applying engineering principles to solve specific problems. The role requires supervision and technical expertise in geotechnical practices, managing projects from proposal to completion, and ensuring the achievement of the company's goals and vision.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or supervise testing, investigations, and evaluations, focusing on complex projects.
• Manage medium-to-large scope and/or medium-to-large risk projects from proposal to completion.
• Prepare formal engineering reports with recommendations.
• Lead inter-office and/or inter-department project teams.
• Coordinate and assign staff for testing and other services.
• Critically review, edit, and sign technical reports and correspondence of other staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and technologies in the field.
• Prepare proposals and perform marketing duties to meet department and company goals.
• Assist in coaching and training junior staff and perform performance appraisals of Technicians and lower-level engineers and geologists.
• Anticipate, recognize, and manage risk/liability while working on projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or applicable field with 5 or more years of related experience, OR an advanced degree in applicable field with 3 or more years of related experience.
• Professional registration with one or more state licensing board.
• Knowledge of fundamental engineering or scientific principles within pavement and geotechnical areas and ability to apply that knowledge to the job.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to develop and implement creative/innovative solutions to a wide range of problems.
• Advanced experience using personal computer software, especially Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated skill in cultivating and managing external relationships to generate business development opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to work effectively with coworkers and clients.
• Ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of people and work effectively within project teams.