Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Black Eagle

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

The Certerra–Black Eagle Consulting Senior Geotechnical Engineer provides assistance to the Division Manager in the areas of field exploration, laboratory testing and analysis, report preparation, and construction oversight related to engineering projects. This position may require field work, limited travel and occasional overnight stays. Our work environment is approximately 80% office and 20% field work, in all types of weather. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated and excited to explore our region as well as work in a fast‑paced industry with the potential for growth.

• A minimum of 10+ years of geotechnical engineering design experience
• ABET accredited engineering degree such as civil, geological, or mining engineering or similar
• Previous experience working in a geotechnical engineering and materials testing environment
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 30‑Hour Certification
• A current and valid driver's license that will allow insurance through the company insurance provider

• Nevada registered Professional Engineer
• ACI Concrete Field‑Testing Grade1 Certification
• NAQTC Certification(sampling & density, aggregates, asphalt)
• Nuclear density gauge

• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and/or within team environments

• Coordinate on a daily basis with the Division Manager
• Coordinate / Perform geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing and construction oversight
• Prepare bids and estimates for geotechnical investigations
• Oversee and train junior geologists and engineers
• Schedule and conduct pre‑construction meetings with public agencies and owners
• Assist with review and compilation of geotechnical laboratory and field‑testing results, perform geotechnical analyses and report writing
• Coordinate / Perform field exploration, analysis of laboratory data and prepare final geotechnical investigation reports for local and regional geotechnical engineering projects in the transportation, public works, and land development sectors
• Coordinate / Perform field exploration and in‑situ testing including boring layout and utility clearance, coordination with drilling contractors, supervision of drill rig and geotechnical field investigations, logging of borings and test pits and infiltration and percolation testing
• Coordinate / Perform geophysical investigations such as:
  Refraction Microtremor and seismic refraction
• Attend professional development courses and participate in local groups which further your engineering knowledge
• Provide inspection and construction oversight of grading, earthwork, retaining structures and foundation installation
• Participate in lab testing procedures and compilation of lab and field‑testing results
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis including soil and rock classification, slope stability analysis, retaining wall design, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, liquefaction, seismic and geologic hazard evaluation, and earthquake engineering
• Review and approve project invoices, ensuring operations are within budget limitations
• Develop and deliver Change Order requests to the client for over‑budget and/or out‑of‑scope services

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability,…