Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager

Company Overview:

• [Company] is an award-winning consulting firm offering geotechnical and environmental engineering, construction materials testing and facilities consulting services. Founded in 1988, the firm is ranked by ENR among the top engineering and environmental firms in the country. From our network of 40 offices strategically located across the United States, our expertise spans the nation and multiple industry sectors. Our commitment is to provide high quality and innovative engineering services. Setting the standard for service isn't just our tag line... it's the foundation of our business.

Responsibilities:

• In this position you will be involved with management of geotechnical engineering projects and explorations, which consists of performing boring layouts, clearing utilities, supervising drill rigs, performing geophysical surveys, classifying soils, assigning lab testing, and preparing geotechnical reports. Projects include a wide variety of sites, from residential developments to large industrial facilities, and public sector projects. Additional responsibilities may include assisting senior staff in marketing, preparing proposals, maintaining regular client contacts, managing budgets, proposals and invoices. While this is initially a technically focused position, there will be interaction with clients and candidates should have business development experience. This is a growth oriented position and the potential exists to become the geotechnical department manager within 12 months. Local candidates with established contacts in the greater Columbia, SC area are preferred.
• Please indicate your compensation expectations when applying to this posting. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of Geotechnical Engineering or similar experience.
• BSCE required; MS with a concentration in geotechnical engineering preferred.
• EIT required.
• SC PE license desired or ability to achieve within three months from date of hire. GA PE also desired.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Strong geotechnical engineering, project management and business development skills.

If hired for this position you will join an office with a fun, business-casual atmosphere. [Company] is committed to providing a diverse, drug-free work place and believes our employees are our greatest asset. We respect hard work and honesty in our employees. We provide ample industry related training, comprehensive benefits and a broad range of career opportunities. Driver’s license verification and pre-employment drug screening is required; random and post-incidence drug screening is also undertaken.