Geotechnical Engineer 3

CDM Smith Inc

Edison, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Boring, Construction, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Drilling, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Excavation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Geological Mapping, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrogeology, Laboratory Testing, Load Testing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Reporting Skills, Seismic Analysis, Soil Mechanics, Soil Science, Specimen Collection, State Laws and Regulations, Surface Water, Testing, Underground Drilling, Water Sampling, Water Supply, Well Installation
LOCATION
Edison, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Our Geotechnical team is one of the finest in the industry! We are looking for a new team member to work on projects in the New Jersey and New York areas. This is a field position involving conducting inspections as well as assisting with sampling and testing of soils and rocks. There will also be classifying of soil and rock samples, laboratory testing, and preparing boring logs.

Under general supervision, performs basic to moderate complexity geologic/ seismic evaluations/fault rupture hazard and slope stability investigations/hydrogeologic analysis (aquifer test analysis; geochemical analysis; geotechnical analysis; contaminant transport analysis etc.) in both surface and subsurface geologic conditions pertaining to water supply, contaminant and/or geotechnical assessments. Activities may include subsurface geological formation logging, water sampling, surface geological mapping, aquifer testing and/or soils characterization and data compilation and evaluation. Prepares cross sections, Isoconcentration maps, technical reports, and/or QA/QC analysis. Develops draft evaluations and calculations for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all assessments. Schedules and reviews the work of subcontractors during field work.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Subsurface drilling, subsurface soil sample collection, monitoring well installation oversight of drilling contractor.
  • Field sampling plan development and implementation.
  • Geologic conditions description.
  • Laboratory testing coordination
  • Boring log and geologic cross section development.
  • Oversight of construction activities including earthwork, dewatering, pile installation, excavation support installation, and load tests.
  • Field report writing.
  • Oversee Field Operations as needed, which may include overnight hours and weekends.

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