Staff Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a Staff Engineer and contribute to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. As a key role in the Construction Services Department, you will work closely with various personnel to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
• Engineering Intern (E.I.) Certification
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in civil or geotechnical engineering from a four-year college or university; one to two years of experience and/or training
• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

Responsibilities

• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project
• Calculates cost and determines the feasibility of the project based on analysis of collected data
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, testing schedules, and designs for the project
• Inspects construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering test plans, specifications, and safety standards
• Works closely with the laboratory personnel to ensure projects, test results, and similar elements of the Construction Services Department are being addressed properly and thoroughly
• Directs where necessary activities at the project site
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
• Ensure that all testing equipment used is functioning properly, maintained as required by company and/or manufacturer's policy and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycle
• Ensure that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures
• Complete daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
• Turn in required paperwork daily
• Regular attendance is required
• Must be flexible to changing schedules and hours to support business needs. Overnight and weekends schedules may be necessary to support business needs
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required
• Ability to perform fieldwork, which may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, rough terrain, and physical labor, including lifting and handling equipment