Engineer in Training – Entry-level – Geotechnical Engineering
| Company | Simpson Gumpertz & Heger |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA |
| Salary | $75920 – $89440 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 0-3+ years of experience
- MS with a concentration in Geotechnical or GeoStructural Engineering
- Communication skills: excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey information to internal and external clients clearly.
- Problem-solving ability: capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, and judgement. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
- Team-oriented mindset – ability to work successfully with others toward a shared goal with active participation.
- Accountability and responsibility – ability to meet deadlines. Willingness to take independent initiative to ensure tasks are completed.
- Enthusiasm, passion, and desire for continued learning of new ideas and concepts.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
- Willingness to travel to out-of-state project sites on occasion and ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation.
Responsibilities
- Perform various types of engineering analyses and design associated with deep and shallow foundations, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics and earthquake engineering, groundwater flow and seepage, earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, and asphalt and concrete pavement.
- Assist in planning, scheduling, conducting and/or coordinating field and laboratory services for a wide range of project types including new design, forensic investigations, and repair/remediation.
- Assist in preparing reports.
- Assist in the preparation of drawings and project specifications suitable for construction.
- Perform construction administration and construction monitoring duties.
- Assist in the preparation of scope, schedules, and budgets for proposals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with geotechnical computer analysis software preferred (e.g., GEOSLOPE Suite, Slide, Plaxis, LPILEplus, CIVILTech Shoring, DeepEX, Settle3D, etc.)
- FE/EIT certification, preferred.