Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI’s Washington DC office continues to grow and is seeking a Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer to join our Practice within the DC Metropolitan area and the surrounding areas of Virginia and Maryland.

We are seeking an engineer with experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of Geotechnical Instrumentation systems. These systems will include monitoring using automated total stations, inclinometers, vibrating wire piezometers, and borehole extensometers.

The selected candidate will be supported by our full instrumentation team and by senior professional engineers. Construction projects will include foundations, tunneling, excavations support systems, ground improvement, and environmental work.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Key responsibilities include designing, installing, and maintaining instrumentation systems; collecting and interpreting monitoring data; and preparing reports. Other responsibilities include:

• Installing inclinometers, extensometers, vibrating wire piezometers, observation wells and seismographs
• Monitoring a variety of equipment (optical targets/prisms, vibration monitors, strain gauges, tiltmeters, crack monitors, vibrating wire piezometers, inclinometers, etc.).
• Maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation equipment
• Preparing instrumentation/monitoring proposals and cost estimates based on contract drawings and agency requirements
• Preparing monitoring plans for submission to regulatory agencies to monitor construction
• Traveling to project sites as required including occasional over-night stays

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent; other technical training is acceptable.
• 3+ years of experience is preferred
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation equipment
• Experience wiring, soldering, and cabling electrical system and fabricating using metal
• Computer-programming experience is preferred
• Surveying experience is preferred
• Excellent writing and general communication skills
• Construction observation/management experience is a plus
• 40-hr OSHA/HAZWOPER training is a plus
• Ability to perform field work
• Valid U.S. driver’s license

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

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As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• And More…

Physical Job Requirements

Sedentary

Light

X

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

4-6 hrs

Standing

2 hrs

Walking

2 hrs

Climbing

30 min

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

20 lbs

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

20 lbs

Carrying objects

Push/pull

Twisting

Bending

10 min

Reaching forward

10 min

Reaching overhead

10 min

Squat/kneel/crawl

10 min

Wrist position deviation

X

Pinching/fine motor skills

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

4-6 hrs

Taste or smell (taste=never)

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environmental Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particular matter

X

Other (exposure risk):

Usual workday hours:

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.