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Geotechnical EngineerCerterra • Reno, NV, US
Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

Certerra • Reno, NV, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

This Opportunity :

This role will be working out of our : Materials Department services division in Tucson, AZ.

Full-time job positions

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Geologist position at CERTERRA?

Want to work for a company that has an AMAZING culture?

Want to feel like YOU belong and can make a positive impact?

Want to know your employer is going to be around tomorrow?

Come Join Our Team of the Best and Brightest Minds!

Here’s what we can offer you that other companies may not :

  • A positive, collaborative, solution-driven environment that supports work-life balance
  • A safety-conscious company culture based on the values of Integrity, Honesty, Fairness,

Loyalty and Hard work

  • A team-oriented place to create solutions
  • An industry that holds strong in economic changes
  • A company that is expanding national wide!
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401k with employer
  • match!

    If you are eager to make a difference and become part of a world-class team of professionals, don’t wait! Apply now!

    More About the Position :

    CERTERRA / Western Technologies Inc. is seeking staff Geologist, to join our geotechnical team in Tucson, AZ! The ideal candidate excels in working with a team, is self-directed, adaptable, entrepreneurial, and aligned with CERTERRA’s core values and mission. This position will be primarily field and laboratory based, with opportunities to develop management and reporting skills as responsibilities increase.

    What You Can Do for Us Now :

  • Plan and conduct detailed field explorations involving field mapping, drilling, test pits, trenches and collection and characterization of soil and bedrock samples
  • Characterize and evaluate soil, rock, groundwater and other natural conditions prior to major construction projects
  • Identify and develop mitigation measures for potential geological hazards affecting life, land, and property.
  • Perform geotechnical laboratory tests
  • Perform well-defined field, analytical, and project administrative responsibilities as required
  • Build geologic models, interpret subsurface stratigraphy, and draw cross sections to aid in geotechnical engineering reporting
  • Contribute to preparation of a diverse range of reports and technical documents with a focus on accuracy, clarity, succinctness, and document QA / QC
  • Work with Project Managers and Principals in developing creative environmental and geotechnical project strategies and providing strong client representation and advocacy to regulatory agencies
  • Additional tasks as needed
  • The Candidate We Hire Must Have :

  • Passion for the environment and science
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Started to earn, or have interest in earning a Professional Geologist license (not required)
  • Ability to solve problems in the field and are mechanically inclined
  • High motivation with excellent technical writing and documentation skills, a talent for interpersonal communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to multi-task and meet multiple strict deadlines
  • Reliable, dependable, and punctual
  • U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3+ years of geotechnical engineering design experience
  • ABET accredited engineering degree such as : civil, geological or mining engineering or similar.
  • Previous experience working in a geotechnical engineering and materials testing environment.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA), 10-Hour Certification.
  • A current and valid Nevada driver's license that will allow insurance through the company insurance provider.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Nevada registered Professional Engineer
  • ACI Concrete Field-Testing Grade 1 Certification
  • NAQTC Certification (sampling & density, aggregates, asphalt)
  • Nuclear density gauge
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA), 30-Hour
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

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