CTL|Thompson, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer for full-time employment with our Fort Collins, CO office. The Staff Engineer will work at the direction of a managing engineer to complete design projects primarily involved with soil exploration and foundation investigations for commercial, residential, and municipal projects. The candidate would be responsible for performing a variety of studies including but not limited to drilling programs, geotechnical investigations, soil evaluations, pavement design and geological hazards.
Staff Engineers are paid an annual salary between $65,000.00 and $90,000.00 plus discretionary bonuses. Our full-time employees enjoy paid vacation and paid sick time as well as a generous benefits package which includes medical, life and long term disability insurances. Voluntary benefits options include dental, vision, critical illness, accident, supplemental life, short term disability, a flexible spending account and a health savings account. Retirement benefits include a 401K and Profit Sharing Plan.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of current code requirements as appropriate for position.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of construction means and methods.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and work well with a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.S in civil, geotechnical or related engineering field.
• EIT designation or ability to obtain it within 6 months for employees who have a qualifying engineering discipline degree.
• 0-5 years of relative engineering experience.
• At least 6 months of experience in an Engineering Field Technician position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to walk around constructions sites with uneven and varying terrain.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct studies involving geotechnical investigations foundation, slope stability, pavement design and earth retention.
• Perform testing and sampling on various geotechnical materials.
• Prepare project documents and deliverables for clients.
• Log borings for geotechnical studies.
• Develop engineering recommendations for review by a senior engineer.
• Use relevant software to aid with project analysis.
• Perform and review field and lab tests for use in engineering analysis and reports.
• Plan field and subsurface investigations.
• Attending project meetings.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.