Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
Charlotte, NC, United States
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The mission of the Engineer VI is to deliver quality engineering and design documents that are constructable and meet the critical success factors defined for the Project. An Engineer VI should strive to grow professionally by developing a specialization in a key technical area, and be known as a Subject Matter Expert in their respective area of practice.
The essential functions of a Project Manager are as follows:
Technical Expertise
Growth in technical expertise is a progression from a low level of specialized knowledge to recognition as an expert in the field. In addition to technical expertise demonstration of ability to work as a member of a team.
A Senior Geotechnical Engineer must demonstrate the ability to:
Be recognized as a Subject Matter expert in their area of practice.
Oversee the work of others and assign work to less experienced engineers.
Prepare design computations and quantity estimates under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
Perform most assignments independently with instruction outlining the general results expected.
Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
Work with other project team members to reduce designs to working drawings.
Show responsibility for job specific quality as defined in a project’s quality control plan.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Read, analyze, and interpret engineering and construction documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Recommend alterations to development and design to improve the quality of projects. Mentor less experienced engineers. Directly manage other employees as a group leader. Review construction installations to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.
Project Management
Growth in project management skills requires developing increasing expertise in “in-house” project management skills, and in client contact and public presentation. Development of project management skills also involves demonstrating the ability to organize and lead project teams.
A Senior Geotechnical Engineer must be able to:
Complete projects on time and within budget.
Lead the design efforts for large and complex projects involving special sills and multi-disciplinary teams.
Sales and Marketing
Growth in sales and marketing skills involves increasing responsibility in developing leads, developing and maintaining contacts with the field, converting current projects into follow-on projects, bringing in new work, writing proposals, participating in proposal presentations, negotiating contracts, writing articles and/or making conference presentations, and tracking and interpreting legislative and regulatory requirements.
A Senior Geotechnical Engineer must be able to:
Communicate with the client pertaining to specific projects.
Participate actively in business development by attending client and public meetings as a subject matter expert in Client meetings.
Participate actively in proposal development by developing scope of work and project plans.
Attend client and public meetings – days or nights.
Qualifications:
To 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 functions.
Experience/Education:
BS degree in Civil Engineering with 20 + years of experience or MS/MBA with 18 years of experience.
Registered Professional Engineer.
Valid driver’s license.
Skills:
Computer-aided design using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation/InRoads.
Basic computer skills.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Communication skills, orally and written.
Critical thinking skills.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situation.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry and financial functions.
Ability to exercise a wide level of independent judgment.
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