Soil Scientist

About Dynamic

Dynamic Engineering is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, traffic engineering, and related consulting services throughout the United States.

What began as a small engineering firm has grown into a family of companies with more than 400 professionals serving commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and public-sector clients across a broad geographic footprint. Dynamic combines local expertise with the resources and capabilities of a growing national organization.

Founded on the belief that a strong culture drives exceptional performance, we remain committed to fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and professional growth while providing employees with meaningful opportunities to contribute, develop, and make an impact.

Position Summary

The Soil Scientist will be responsible for performing various subsurface investigations and evaluation of soil types and characteristics including soil structure properties, groundwater levels, and potential environmental hazards as they relate to site development projects, forensic investigations and/or to support design plans such as stormwater management facilities, on-site wastewater treatment and disposal, and/or structural foundations.   Responsibilities may also include performing construction phase testing and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex field exploration programs for a wide range of project types including, but not limited to determination of Seasonal High Water and/or Groundwater levels, USCS and USDA soil classification and logging, rock core classification and logging, hydraulic conductivity and/or percolation testing, and groundwater well installation
• Efficiently communicate field investigation instructions to drilling/subcontractor based on the project scope
• Communicate field results during subsurface explorations with the project team and/or client, as required
• Prepare field boring/test pit logs on a variety of projects to document subsurface composition and groundwater levels
• Download field data and performing evaluation of the subsurface conditions to develop design recommendations and overall development considerations
• Coordinate laboratory testing program based on the field results
• Prepare initial geotechnical engineering reports with complied field investigation data and engineering analysis for review by project managers and supervisors
• Oversee engineering services during construction on projects involving shallow and deep foundations, support of excavations and earthwork operations
• Prepare construction phase inspection data reports with engineering observations and test results for review by project managers and supervisors
• Perform reviews of project documents to identify geotechnical considerations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Soil Science, Geology or related engineering field; geotechnical engineering concentration preferred
• 0 -3 years’ experience in geotechnical consulting, construction material inspections or laboratory testing. Beneficial experience includes classifying soils in accordance with USDA or USCS, hydraulic conductivity and/or percolation testing, understanding and directing subsurface explorations, performing laboratory testing, and compiling data
• Onsite soil/septic evaluation, hydrogeologic study, on-site soil/septic evaluation experience a plus but not required
• Ability to work outdoors and in an office setting, as required
• Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS), Professional Geologist, Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred or have the ability to obtain these certificates within 9 months of hire
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) concrete field-testing technician certificate, accredited construction inspection/materials testing certificates, OSHA 40, OSHA 10, and/or American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association (APNGA) gauge training preferred
• Must have hands-on experience with metric and English tools

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to understand general computer commands and learn supporting software for entering field data, laboratory data, timesheets, etc. 
• Independent and critical thinking
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members
• Proficient in the use of available mapping websites for due diligence and site investigation