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Smart Synergies

Geotechnical Professional

Smart Synergies, Winnemucca, Nevada, United States, 89445

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In this role you will provide field oversight and coordination of on-going earthwork activities at the site. This will include reviews of specifications, witnessing and reviewing field test results, enforcement of specification and drawing requirements, troubleshooting, etc.

Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews, scope of works, technical specifications and drawings for earthworks.

• Ensures that technical requirements are enforced in the field.

• Provides technical coordination and oversees the work of Contractors performing earthworks.

• Interfaces with field representatives from earthwork Contractors and Construction team.

• Maintains regular communication with the project's Geotechnical Engineering Lead.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• An M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology with a minimum of 8 years of working experience in the field, or a B.S. in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology and minimum 10 years of experience. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

• Professional registration is preferred.

• Demonstrable advanced proficiency in areas provided under Required Knowledge.

• Should be computer literate and familiar with office and geotechnical software.

• Should have hands on experience in execution of earthworks and previous experience working at a large construction site.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Broad based knowledge of geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics.

• Knowledge of earthwork construction, subsurface investigation and testing methodology including field and laboratory techniques.

• Broad knowledge of processes in the field of engineering and field engineering for large scale projects.

• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in large scale construction projects.

• Proficiency in English.