Geotechnical Engineer
Universal Engineering Sciences
Huntsville, AL
At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.
Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Company has an opportunity available. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
Responsibilities:
UES is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Huntsville team as part of the UES Southeast Region. This position entails the delivery of comprehensive geotechnical services through the coordination and execution of field explorations and laboratory testing, the analysis/evaluation of those findings, the preparation of geotechnical reports, and communication with Alpha clients.
- Perform geotechnical analysis and studies to assess construction site conditions
- Plan and conduct geotechnical explorations effectively
- Perform field and environmental investigations for construction projects
- Assist project professionals with project execution, proposal, and report preparation.
- Execute smaller projects to gain experience in project management
- Coordinate required testing/sampling with drill crews and assist with field activities
- Interpret field data and assign laboratory testing
- Communicate results of field and laboratory testing, and geotechnical recommendations, to clients
- Prepare geotechnical reports
- Perform field inspections during construction
- Cross train with the Construction Materials Testing and Environmental divisions as necessary
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About the Company
Universal Engineering Sciences
Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. (Universal) is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, construction materials testing, and threshold inspection. We are a growing, competitive firm with a strong position and reputation in our industry. We are always looking for ways to provide enhanced services. With this in mind, we began offering private provider inspection (PPI) and plan review in 2003, and added in-house geophysical engineering and surveys to our already wide range of construction-related services.
Universal’s mission is to do “WHATEVER IT TAKES” to provide our services with a primary focus on understanding and delivering solutions for each of our individual client’s needs, be that timeliness, cost-saving recommendations, ingenuity or any other requirement they may have.