Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Application Development
Project Scoping
Value Engineering
Sketch
Testing
SAFE
Reporting
Civil Engineering
Licensing
Communication
Organizational Skills
AutoCAD
Design Software
Management
Supervision
Mathematics
Decision-making
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Attention To Detail
Structural Engineering
Load Testing
Business Development
Job Details
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Overview
The Geo-Structural Engineer works with Cajun's Deep Foundations team to identify and implement deep foundations and ground improvement solutions, customized to our projects' needs. Possesses a detailed understanding of various types of deep foundations/ground improvement elements. Has the ability to determine load capacities, ground bearing, and settlement based on geotechnical data. Performs engineering activities consistent with good practice, client requirements, specifications and conformance to Codes & Standards.
Responsibilities
*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive.
Qualifications
General
Overview
The Geo-Structural Engineer works with Cajun's Deep Foundations team to identify and implement deep foundations and ground improvement solutions, customized to our projects' needs. Possesses a detailed understanding of various types of deep foundations/ground improvement elements. Has the ability to determine load capacities, ground bearing, and settlement based on geotechnical data. Performs engineering activities consistent with good practice, client requirements, specifications and conformance to Codes & Standards.
Responsibilities
*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive.
- Determination of geotechnical subsurface materials in order to identify various deep foundations design options
- Perform geotechnical engineering calculations and analyses for various deep foundations types and applications
- Interpret soil boring and CPT data
- Complete understanding of geotechnical design deliverables, associated applications, development of specifications and assigned project scope
- Apply advanced engineering techniques and value engineering to develop detailed designs
- Produce engineering calculations and sketches for deep foundations construction associated with project
- Check calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance, specifications, design criteria and good practice
- Evaluate project-specific deep foundation pile driving and drilling conditions
- Assist with the development of construction specifications and execution parameters
- Implement deep foundations load test and integrity testing programs
- Evaluate and design safe working platforms for deep foundations equipment
- Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly
- Report status on assigned tasks and escalate any identified potential issues
- Interface effectively with clients
- Determine ground bearing loads for construction equipment and soil bearing capacity
- Slope stability analysis
Qualifications
General
- BS in Civil Engineering (Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering highly desired)
- 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Professional Engineering Licensing in Louisiana and Texas is required or ability to obtain in 6 months
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, both written and verbal
- Skilled in AutoCAD and relevant design software, such as A-PILE, L-PILE, Deep-Ex, and SHAFT.
- Provide proof of clean driving record
- Must be neat in appearance and punctual
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision.
- Knowledge and ability to use and comprehend advanced math and complete calculations.
- Work at various tempos; ability to maintain concentration amid distractions.
- Decision making and problem solving skills necessary.
- Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details.
- Other desirable experience includes: structural design of deep foundations systems (shoring/retention, load test frames, etc.), pile reinforcing steel design, working knowledge of ground improvement systems: i.e. rigid inclusions, business development
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