Geotechnical Technician

Company Description

AEG a SOCOTEC company is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC is recognized as best-in-class and has been certified as a Great Place to Work.

The Geotechnical Technician will perform a variety of tasks including inspection/oversight of field investigations pertaining to soil/rock/groundwater, performing computations and analyses, preparing various technical reports, and performing construction inspection and oversight. The position is supervised by the Project Engineer or Project Manager.

• Inspection of test boring drilling activities and classification of soil and rock samples retrieved during drilling operations.
• Perform infiltration testing in soils.
• Preparation of boring logs for various types of projects.
• Assisting with development of laboratory testing programs.
• Performing field reconnaissance.
• Assisting Project Engineer in preparing soil reconnaissance reports including Subsurface Exploration Planning Submissions (SEPS).
• Design and analysis of various shallow and deep foundation systems for structures, including calculations to determine bearing resistance or load-carrying capacity of the foundations, along with estimation of foundation settlements under different subsurface conditions and structural loading combinations.
• Preparation of Structure Foundation Reports (SFRs) and other geotechnical reports and analyses, such as slope stability, embankment settlement, karst remediation, mine subsidence evaluations, roadway Geotechnical Engineering Reports (GERs), etc.
• Preparation of quantity estimates and technical specifications and details.
• Work performed under the supervision of Senior Project Engineers, Geologists, and Managers.

• 5-8 years of applicable experience.
• Work experience in the Geotechnical/Construction industry a plus.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) required;
  Master of Science (MS) Degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• PennDOT Drilling Inspector Certification and EIT/FE preferred.
• Ability to travel statewide and work out of town on longer-term assignments.
• Physically capable of fieldwork.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency.
• Valid PA driver's license.
• Ability to pass drug testing.

Job Type: Full-Time. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.