Assistant-Project Engineer (Geotechnical) (Finance)

Job Title: Assistant/ Project Engineer (Geotechnical)

City: St. Rose

State : LA

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• Summarize, evaluate, and present field and laboratory data using computer worksheet programs, including gINT, Microsoft Excel and Sigma Plot;
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses applicable to by-product disposal sites, including geotechnical characterization and selection of soil engineering properties, applying geotechnical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using computer software including SEEP/W for seepage analyses, SLOPE/W and UTEXAS for stability analyses; conducting consolidation analyses of clays subject to ramp loading and deriving undrained shear strength profiles based on stress history evaluation and analysis of laboratory direct simple shear testing, implementing the SHANSEP methodology.
• Develop designs and perform numerical analyses for earthen dams founded on a variety of subsurface conditions, including soft clays. Assess suitability of fill materials for embankments and by-product disposal dams construction, based on laboratory data and general geotechnical principles and criteria;
• Draft geotechnical engineering reports summarizing field and laboratory data, engineering analyses, and construction quality assurance data applicable to geotechnical engineering projects, including by-product disposal sites, as needed for senior engineering review.
• Perform evaluation of the mechanisms of soil-geosynthetic interaction in mechanically stabilized structures and pavement foundations.
• Perform evaluation of the soil-geogrid interaction behaviors using geogrids with different geometric characteristics.
• Research and review information and data for geotechnical engineering projects, including by¬product disposal sites;
• Develop and review construction drawings using AutoCAD software, as needed for senior engineering review;
• Develop and implement technical specifications for geotechnical engineering projects, including by-product disposal sites;
• Plan and coordinate field personnel to perform subsurface exploration programs, field tests and construction quality assurance activities related to geotechnical engineering projects;
• Plan and coordinate geotechnical laboratory testing of soils as well as geosynthetic materials (including HDPE geonets, HDPE geomembranes, and geotextiles), and water samples;
• Assist senior staff in preparing project proposals, budget estimates and construction schedules;
• Present technical results and reports verbally and in writing.
• Use PLAXIS for the analysis/ design of excavation support systems, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls and tunnels.
• Plan/monitor geo-instrumentation including inclinometers, extensometers, and piezometers.
• Perform all of the foregoing for Geotechnical Engineering projects.
• Perform engineering analyses to support Horizontal Directional Drill pipe line projects such as frac out calculations, stability analyses of entry/exit pits, etc.
• Perform engineering analyses to support coastal projects including but not limited to marsh creation, terracing, sediment diversions, salinity control, and flood protection projects.
• Perform oversight and geotechnical project management of ongoing Construction Materials Testing Project.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Requires a Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and 3 months of experience in job offered or 3 months of experience in the Related Occupation. Experience can be pre or post degree.

The Master's degree and/or experience must include coursework, research, and experience with an emphasis on:

a) Broad technical knowledge and analytic skills of geotechnical engineering, including design of shallow and deep foundations, evaluating slope stability of earth slopes, dams and levees, earth retaining structure design, settlement of compressible soils, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, and seismic engineering.

b) Comprehensive understanding in different types of geotechnical subsurface exploration technologies, such as Standard Penetration Testing (SPT), Cone Penetration Testing (CPT and SCPTu), Electrical Resistivity (ER) imaging, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), seismic refraction, dilatometer modulus testing, etc.

c) Experience with different types of ASTM geotechnical testing methods for Atterberg Limits, consolidation, hydraulic conductivity, triaxial shear strength under different conditions, etc.

d) Proficiency with geotechnical software and programming tools for evaluation of slope stability, settlement, mechanically stabilized earth structures, shallow and deep foundations, 2D and 3D numerical modeling, and mechanistic-empirical modeling, etc.

e) Understanding of coastal impacts such as erosion and wave dynamics and their impacts on geotechnical analyses.

f) Good understanding of multiple related disciplines, including Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Hydrology, Transportation Engineering and Structural Engineering.

g) Experience in software including but not limited to MS Office, Python, Microstation, GeoStudio, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, LPile, gINT, etc.

h) Experience in construction management Including, but not limited to managing project schedules, budgets, and resources.

i) Excellent technical writing and public/client presentation capabilities as well as business development skills.

j) Leadership skills demonstrated by leading a team of greater than 10 personnel/students. UNO

k) Experience performing geotechnical/construction related office and field work.

l) Experience in collecting and analyzing field data, with a proven ability to create detailed maps using ArcGIS, QGIS, etc. This includes expertise in spatial data management, interpretation of geographic information, and the ability to apply mapping techniques to support project planning and decision-making.

JOB TIME : Full Time

Additional Information

• Organization: 113 AAI