Geotechnical Engineer, Staff

GRI is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team. As a Staff Engineer at GRI, you will gain experience working on a variety of interesting assignments under the mentorship of project/senior engineers.

GRI is an employee-owned, full-service geotechnical, pavement, geological, and environmental engineering consulting firm based in the Portland, Oregon area. We are an ambitious, highly trained, diversified staff of engineers and geologists. GRI promotes a collaborative work culture, supports training and career development, and encourages work-life integration, which results in a highly desirable work environment.

General responsibilities include:

• Perform and manage field explorations.
• Manage and coordinate work with drilling subcontractors.
• Collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples & data; evaluate & interpret data.
• Perform lab testing including Atterbergs, Consols, Direct Shear, Proctor, Triaxial, etc.
• Perform engineering analyses.
• Perform settlement analyses.
• Conduct pile design.
• Perform slope stability analysis & design.
• Conduct pavement condition index surveys for roadways & airfields.
• Perform back-calculation analysis & interpret FWD data.
• Perform traffic loading analysis.
• Write simple reports; draft more complex reports for senior engineer review such as site investigations, site assessments, and remediation activities.
• Observe construction activities on site to ensure they meet design criteria.
• Prepare concise and timely site visit reports.
• Process GPR data.
• Communicate on project sites with contractors / subcontractors.
• Identify and understand unsuitable conditions in the field, apply knowledge to real-world situations on project sites to make recommendations.
• Understand proper piles, anchor testing, fill placement, drilled shafts, and apply knowledge to real-world conditions on project sites to identify inappropriate or unsuitable conditions/ application, & make recommendations in real-time.
• Generate geologic maps & cross-sections with assistance of Drafting staff and / or other Geologic or Engineering Staff.
• Attend internal and external project meetings.
• Actively engage in mentorship activities with senior GRI staff.
• Attend professional society meetings.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Geotechnical Engineering design and investigation, and the terms and methodology used in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Ability to perform calculations and use tools to compute data Skilled in use and application of geotechnical numerical modeling software.
• Experience with soil structure interaction.
• Familiarity with bridge and waterfront design and construction.
• Interpret and communicate site plans and specifications.
• Communicate clearly with project managers; ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Engage in client networking to level appropriate; participate in firm outreach activities.
• Ability to work with a variety of other personnel in the office and in the field.

Position Requirements:

• B.S. Civil Engineering (Geotechnical option) with 3+ years of applicable experience.
• M.S. Civil Engineering (Geotechnical option) with 0+ years of applicable experience.
• EIT Preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Use computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Perform physical tasks on project sites that may include walking, climbing, crawling, or standing for long periods of time.
• Lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Travel to project sites in vehicles.

GRI offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salary, generous PTO accrual, 9 paid holidays, 401K with immediate company contribution, 100% employer paid Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability insurance, eligibility for annual bonuses, and continuing education and training reimbursement programs.