Staff Engineer

Overview:   Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Geotechnical Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
UES offers the geotechnical and geophysical engineering solutions of the future - today. As pioneers of the geotechnical engineering industry, we provide services for every stage of the project life cycle based on cutting-edge technology. We maintain multiple state-of-the-art in-house drilling departments and full-service, certified geotechnical laboratories with offices from Florida to California. Our goal is to provide practical design recommendations for safe and stable structures and ensure our clients are as prepared for construction. We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Miami Team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform all phases of geotechnical engineering investigations, analyses, and reports
• Provide consulting during earthwork construction, as well as review change order requests, submittals, and requests for information during construction
• Provide supervision and coordination with construction inspection staff
• Prepare proposals, statements of qualifications, scopes, and budget estimates for geotechnical studies and earthwork inspection projects.
• Set up and/or assist project- and staff-level geologists/engineers with laboratory testing programs for geotechnical projects
• Assist with existing structure evaluations, including condition documentation, limited demolition, in-situ testing, and material sampling
• Assist in mentoring projects and staff-level geologist/engineers
• Assist in business development as well as attend company business development meetings
• Coordinate with other design professionals, especially structural engineers, architects, civil engineers, and landscape planners, during the design and construction of projects
• Review and stamp preliminary, design, and construction reports
• Review project plans and specifications for conformance with geotechnical engineering recommendations
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of geotechnical engineering experience 
• Engineering Intern (EI) required
• Florida licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Who We Are:   UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.   Growing in ExcellenceAs the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 73 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.  Why Work at UES?We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.  Check out our website: teamues.comFollow us on social media: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube#GroundedInExcellence 
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.