Geotechnical Engineer

at  Abstrakt Marketing Group LLC

Description:
AP Engineering & Consulting, Inc. (APEC) is seeking a motivated, well-rounded Geotechnical Engineer for our Indianapolis based office. APEC is a full-service geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting firm. APEC provides quality, cost-effective solutions while also focusing on client commitment and satisfaction.
This is a Geotechnical Engineer and/or Senior Geotechnical Engineer position that involves oversight and management of our geotechnical department personnel including our construction inspection and testing staff. He/she will work closely with other professionals and the candidate should feel comfortable interacting with clients, construction personnel, and sub-contractors as a professional representative of APEC. Candidates are required to have a professional engineering license (P.E.) and the ability to obtain licensure in other states.
The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks for projects related to construction, DOT, bridge, airport, dry cleaning facilities, gas stations, industrial facilities, and private commercial development for a variety of local clients as well as Fortune 100/500 companies.

FULL-TIME POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering),
• Related Professional Experience in Geotechnical Engineering,
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.),
• Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook) expected,
• Excellent writing and communication skills,
• Familiarization with various AASHTO and ASTM Standards,
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, soil logging, or other engineering programs, and
• Willingness to collaborate with other technical staff.

• Build and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients;
• Manage projects covering all aspects of geotechnical engineering;
• Provide guidance and training for staff on work related to geotechnical engineering projects;
• Assist and collaborate with all aspects of staff management both in the office and in the field;
• Manage, train, and mentor younger staff;
• Technical document and proposal preparation and review;
• Contribute to the development of organization standard operating procedures, specifications and guidelines;
• Travel to, and work performed at, various job site locations throughout the region (<5% annually);
• Manage and provide recommendations for staff working in the field on project sites to perform geotechnical investigations and construction inspection/monitoring;
• Oversee construction activities including earthwork, excavation, dewatering, pile installation, excavation support installation, and load tests;
• Oversee subsurface investigations (e.g. infiltration tests, drilling test borings, well installations, etc.);
• Oversee subcontractors performing services at project locations;
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis for infrastructure and development projects such as foundation, retaining wall, and pavement design;
• Participate in training events, project meetings and engineering team meetings;
• Interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, and engineering characteristics of the subsurface;
• Analyze and interpret laboratory results;
• Deliver processed data in an organized fashion, following data management and APEC standards;
• Work on several projects at one time and maintain successful client relations;
• Prepare proposals, letters, and technical reports for submittal to regulatory agencies and/or clients; and
• Must be able to work in a team environment; individually; and interact with other engineers, scientists, and administrative support.
  Common office tasks involve sitting, standing, walking, using a personal computer, and communicating verbally. Most work for this position is conducted indoors with occasional project site visits. Lifting up to 50 pounds and maneuvering outdoors may be necessary at times. Must have good driving record to be able to drive company vehicles to project sites and meetings with clients. Some travel for field work or project oversight may be necessary, depending on client needs or requirements.
  The selected individual must be able to successfully pass the Company’s pre-employment physical/drug screening, driving record, and criminal background check. We offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, so that our professionals can build on the technical and business skills necessary to become successful engineering consultants.