JOB OPENING: GEOTECHINICAL ENGINEER

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ONLINE APPLICATION:
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MAIL:
MatriScope
Attn: Human Resources
601 Bercut Drive
Sacramento, CA 95811

FAX:
916-447-6702

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jobs@matriscope.com
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Position requires a California registered Geotechnical Engineer responsible for preparing geotechnical recommendations related to building foundations, pavement designs, bridges, landfills, soil liners, retention ponds, communication towers and other elements requiring the involvement of a geotechnical engineer. Responsible for establishment of initial site reconnaissance plan, sub-consultant coordination and management, field explorations and sampling, data evaluation, laboratory soil characteristic and strength testing program, regulatory research, and preparation of final geotechnical reports. Candidate should have experience with deep foundation systems including drilled pier, caissons, auger cast piles, pipe piles, prestressed concrete piles, etc. Must have good technical report writing skills, the ability to manage multiple project assignments, and be responsible for project profitability.

Position requires support of business development within the departmental working disciplines and expert witness services. This position is seeking a minimum of 10 years of related geotechnical experience handling increasing responsibilities. A Master of Science degree in soil mechanics engineering or a closely related field is desired but candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering will be considered.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written, construction estimating experience, change order management, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced office environment. Prior project experience should include public works, commercial, transportation, high-rise, hospitals and schools with project values ranging from $1 million to $1 billion. Northern California site experience preferred.

Additional experience as outlined below is preferred:

Computer experience including CAD, gINT, Geosystems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Experience with budget management, change orders and contract administration procedures.

Ability to prepare and present at proposal presentation, project start up and management meetings.

Self-motivated and results driven. Consistently able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.