Investigations Professional Engineer

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The Geotechnical Engineering Unit collects and analyzes subsurface information and provides geotechnical engineering designs and recommendations for roadways and structures. We are seeking an Investigations Professional for our Greenville Field Office to lead and support subsurface investigations for roadway and structure projects, working both independently and collaboratively with consultants and in-house staff. Your expertise will be critical in managing, reviewing, and verifying that subsurface investigations meet departmental standards and project requirements.

Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

• Develop and direct the creation of comprehensive Subsurface Investigation Inventory Reports and corresponding CADD/3D design model deliverables.
• Oversee the organization, quality assurance, and verification of subsurface and laboratory data for assigned projects.
• Plan and supervise subsurface investigations, technicians, field professionals, and consultants performing investigation activities.
• Assist with developing requests for proposals and cost estimates for consultant projects.
• Record all relevant boring data into complete, accurate, and legible logs.
• Interpret results from subsurface investigation programs to inform engineering decisions.
• Identify problematic soils requiring removal and determine locations needing subsurface drains or geotextiles to ensure subgrade stability.
• Represent the Unit at technical meetings and provide guidance on investigation methods and findings.
• Make informed decisions regarding investigation means and methods and adapt as subsurface conditions are encountered.
• Oversee consultant management, including the review and evaluation of consultant work and invoices.
• Provide answers to technical questions related to subsurface investigations and their impact on project delivery.
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced investigations group staff.

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC18 $ 63,927 - $111,871

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience utilizing the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering and geology related to the design and construction of highway infrastructure.
• Experience developing scopes of work, manhour estimates, cost estimates, and schedules for subsurface investigations for design and construction of highway infrastructure.
• Experience interpreting the results of subsurface investigations and laboratory tests in order to make recommendations related to subgrade stabilization, undercuts, handling of groundwater, and usage of materials.
• Experience providing clear and concise verbal and written communication, conveying technical concepts such as the interpretation of subsurface conditions and the related impact or risk to project delivery.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering or geology from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years…