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Principal Engineer, Transportation
Universal Engineering SciencesJacksonville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jan 2025
About the role
Overview: UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
SummaryThe Principal Engineer specializes in providing geotechnical expertise for transportation infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include performing geotechnical evaluations, designing deep foundations, retaining walls and pavement sections and ensuring compliance with standards. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, managing project schedules and budgets, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting business development efforts.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment• Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear. Body motions and movements include: bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time may be required.• Lifting and/or moving up to twenty-five pounds is expected regularly. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to seventy-five pounds is expected occasionally. • Climbing a ladder may be required. • Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include uneven surfaces, sand, and other natural and man-made obstacles. • This job may be exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level may be more than moderate for extended periods of time. The typical noise level of this job is moderate.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
SummaryThe Principal Engineer specializes in providing geotechnical expertise for transportation infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include performing geotechnical evaluations, designing deep foundations, retaining walls and pavement sections and ensuring compliance with standards. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, managing project schedules and budgets, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting business development efforts.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment• Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear. Body motions and movements include: bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time may be required.• Lifting and/or moving up to twenty-five pounds is expected regularly. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to seventy-five pounds is expected occasionally. • Climbing a ladder may be required. • Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include uneven surfaces, sand, and other natural and man-made obstacles. • This job may be exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level may be more than moderate for extended periods of time. The typical noise level of this job is moderate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and perform geotechnical designs for FDOT roadway and bridge projects, including deep foundations, retaining walls, and pavement sections.
- Conduct geotechnical evaluations addressing soil stabilization, foundation design, slope stability, lateral foundation evaluations, settlement studies, retaining walls, and roadway stability assessments.
- Review and approve geotechnical reports, calculations, and project deliverables.
- Lead geotechnical efforts for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects, ensuring compliance with FDOT standards and specifications.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway and bridge engineers, during design and construction phases.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
- Provide mentorship and support to junior geotechnical engineers and department managers, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Prepare proposals, scope of work, and project management plans for FDOT and municipal transportation projects.
- Apply advanced geotechnical expertise, including pile driving analysis, load tests, structural design of pile elements, and underpinning systems.
- Collaborate with local drilling teams to scope, coordinate, and invoice drilling activities.
- Interpret subsurface geologic, hydrogeologic, and engineering conditions to inform project designs and decisions.
- Prepare and deliver technical reports, specifications, and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. <
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