Staff Engineer - Geotechnical

Overview: Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Geotechnical Department.
UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
UES offers the geotechnical and geophysical engineering solutions of the future - today.
As pioneers of the geotechnical engineering industry, we provide services for every stage of the project life cycle based on cutting-edge technology.
We maintain multiple state-of-the-art in-house drilling departments and full-service, certified geotechnical laboratories with offices from Florida to California.
Our goal is to provide practical design recommendations for safe and stable structures and to ensure our clients are as prepared as possible at the time of construction.
We are seeking a Staff Engineer to work from our Orlando office.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: • Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear; body motions and movements include: bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing • Lifting and/or moving up to 35 pounds regularly on average, and up to 75 pounds on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation • This job is located in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions • Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles.
• This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud Job Responsibilities: Perform all phases of geotechnical engineering investigations, analyses, and reports Provide consulting during earthwork construction, as well as review change order requests, submittals, and requests for information during construction Provide supervision and coordination with construction inspection staff Prepare proposals, statements of qualifications, scopes, and budget estimates for geotechnical studies and earthwork inspection projects.
Set up and/or assist project- and staff-level geologists/engineers with laboratory testing programs for geotechnical projects Assist with existing structure evaluations, including condition documentation, limited demolition, in-situ testing, and material sampling Assist in mentoring projects and staff-level geologist/engineers Assist in business development as well as attend company business development meetings Coordinate with other design professionals, especially structural engineers, architects, civil engineers, and landscape planners, during the design and construction of projects Review and stamp preliminary, design, and construction reports Review project plans and specifications for conformance with geotechnical engineering recommendations Other duties may be assigned Qualifications: Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria) Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification) 1-2 years of geotechnical engineering experience Engineering Intern (EI) Who We Are: UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation.
Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities.
With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients.
At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible.
We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future.
As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 73 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES? We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.