Geotechnical Engineer

Overview:   Geo Solutions, a Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company has an opportunity available. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
Company SummaryUniversal Engineering Sciences (UES) offers you the opportunity to excel at the fastest growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm in the country. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices.We are a family of companies with revenue of $500M, quickly rising through organic and acquisition growth. We are made up of 6 regions that include nearly 24 companies within those regions: Florida, West, Texas, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest. UES is a family of almost 3,800 team members who operate in 85 locations in 22 states. Our values guide the way we work, make decisions, and treat others, specifically our team members, customers, and the communities where we serve. We STRIVE for safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value and excellence. At UES, you will collaborate with a team that places value in our collective vision, culture of community, and unwavering commitment to excellence. While being encouraged to promote innovative and creative ideas, you will be provided the support to bring those ideas to fruition. As our company continues to grow at a rapid pace, so do the opportunities for our current and future team members to learn and mentor for continued professional and personal development. Additionally, you can count on excellent benefits, a comprehensive PTO plan, uncapped career growth, and the best people in the industry.  You can learn more about our career opportunities here: https://teamues.com/careers/   Summary Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Huntsville team as part of the UES Southeast Region. This position entails the delivery of comprehensive geotechnical services through the coordination and execution of field explorations and laboratory testing, the analysis/evaluation of those findings, the preparation of geotechnical reports, and communication with Alpha clients. If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical analysis and studies to assess construction site conditions
• Plan and conduct geotechnical explorations effectively
• Perform field and environmental investigations for construction projects
• Assist project professionals with project execution, proposal, and report preparation.
• Execute smaller projects to gain experience in project management
• Coordinate required testing/sampling with drill crews and assist with field activities 
• Interpret field data and assign laboratory testing
• Communicate results of field and laboratory testing, and geotechnical recommendations, to clients
• Prepare geotechnical reports
• Perform field inspections during construction
• Cross train with the Construction Materials Testing and Environmental divisions as necessary

Please note that the duties above may vary based on the changing needs of the company. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) ABET or an accredited four-year college or university in civil engineering. 
• 3 – 5 years experience in a like or similar field, preferred
• Familiarity with modern office tools including the use of computer-based programs such as gINT, DARWin, SLOPE/W, VOLFLO, gSTABL, SLIDE, Microsoft Excel, Autocad, etc
• TDOT experience preferred
• Possession of a valid Alabama driver license and acceptable driving record
• Engineering in Training; P.E registration preferred
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MissionWe are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment. EEOC StatementUES is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!
Who We Are:   UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and signifi