Field Specialist

GRI is seeking a Field Specialist to join our growing team. As a Field Specialist, you will gain experience working on a variety of interesting assignments under the mentorship of project/senior geologists and engineers.

GRI is an employee-owned, full-service geotechnical, pavement, geological, and environmental engineering consulting firm based in the Portland, Oregon area. We are an ambitious, highly trained, diversified staff of engineers and geologists. GRI promotes a collaborative work culture, supports training and career development, and encourages work-life integration, which results in a highly desirable work environment.

• Conduct Pavement Condition Index (PCI) surveys including field distress identification, data collection, and quality control to support pavement management and rehabilitation planning
• Perform Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) testing to evaluate pavement structural response
• Maintain and operate FWD equipment, including routine sensor verification and troubleshooting
• Operate and maintain truck and cart mounted Ground Penetrating Radar equipment (GPR)
• Observe fill placement
• Observe placement and construction of cement treated fills and subgrades
• Observe subgrade for foundations, slab on grade, and roadways
• Observe trench excavations and backfill
• Observe placement of pavement and slab on grade base course
• Observe proof-rolls of fills, subgrade, and base course
• Observe construction of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls
• Perform density testing of engineered fills, compacted base course, retaining wall backfill, and asphalt concrete pavements
• Collect samples of onsite soils and aggregate for construction related laboratory testing
• Perform laboratory testing including moisture contents, sieve analysis, #200 wash, and proctors
• Observe installation of drainage sections around retaining walls, and foundations
• Observe and document installation of deep foundations such as driven piles, drilled shafts, micropiles, auger-cast piles, drilled displacement piers, soldier piles, pin piles, and helical piles
• Observe installation of ground improvement including aggregate piers, compaction grouting, deep soil mixing, cutter soil mixing, jet grout, permeation ground, dynamic compaction, and rigid inclusions
• Observe installation of anchors including soil nails, tie backs, rock bolts, and rock doweling
• Manage and coordinate work with construction contractors
• Collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples & data; evaluate & interpret data collected
• Prepare concise and timely site visit reports
• Communicate on project sites with contractors/subcontractors
• Identify and understand unsuitable conditions in the field, apply knowledge to real-world situations on project sites to make recommendations
• Understand proper piles, anchor testing, fill placement, drilled shafts, and apply knowledge to real-world conditions on project sites to identify inappropriate or unsuitable conditions/ application, & make recommendations in real-time
• Attend internal and external project meetings

• Strong understanding of geotechnical construction and design considerations including the terms and methodology used in geotechnical engineering
• Perform simple calculations and use tools to compute data
• Interpret and communicate site plans and specifications
• Communicate clearly with project managers; ability to manage time and meet deadlines
• Work with a variety of other personnel in the office and in the field

• Use computers, tablets, and mobile devices
• Perform physical tasks on project sites that may include walking, climbing,
• crawling, or standing for long periods of time
• Perform work outdoors in all types of weather, including inclement conditions
• Lift up to 70 pounds at times
• Travel to project sites in vehicles
• Work may include out-of-town travel for extended periods of time

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology with 3+ years (5+ preferred) of relevant experience
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Geology with 0+ years (2+ preferred) of relevant experience
• EIT/GIT Preferred
• Valid driver's license

GRI offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salary, generous PTO accrual, 9 paid holidays, 401K with immediate company contribution, 100% employer paid Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability insurance, eligibility for annual bonuses, and continuing education and training reimbursement programs.