Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.
Geotechnical Engineer (Nashville)
Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide geotechnical engineering and guidance for due diligence, investigation, impact assessment, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, airports, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment.
Perform basic professional geotechnical engineering work related to research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability for commercial, industrial, building, infrastructure, and transportation projects.
Lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, and design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and writing, preparation, and review of related reports.
Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on design and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics, investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and build foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub‑grades.
Write technical reports summarizing research findings and conclusions, using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
Develop work plans and coordinate field and laboratory testing.
Provide support services during construction, including submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, and contract document clarifications.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT is preferred.
5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
Ability to prepare complete, concise, and organized engineering calculations and reports.
Proficient in Geotechnical software including gINT, Slope/W, Seep/W, APILE, LPILE, GRLWeap, Settle3D or other settlement software.
Ability to travel to project sites and physically access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environmental conditions.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements
Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments.
Ability to carry required instruments and equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Subject to variable climate and environmental conditions, including extreme cold and heat.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E‑Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify
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Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide geotechnical engineering and guidance for due diligence, investigation, impact assessment, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, airports, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment.
Perform basic professional geotechnical engineering work related to research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability for commercial, industrial, building, infrastructure, and transportation projects.
Lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, and design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and writing, preparation, and review of related reports.
Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on design and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics, investigating subsurface and geological conditions to design and build foundations, earth structures, and pavement sub‑grades.
Write technical reports summarizing research findings and conclusions, using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
Develop work plans and coordinate field and laboratory testing.
Provide support services during construction, including submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, and contract document clarifications.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT is preferred.
5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
Ability to prepare complete, concise, and organized engineering calculations and reports.
Proficient in Geotechnical software including gINT, Slope/W, Seep/W, APILE, LPILE, GRLWeap, Settle3D or other settlement software.
Ability to travel to project sites and physically access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environmental conditions.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements
Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments.
Ability to carry required instruments and equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Subject to variable climate and environmental conditions, including extreme cold and heat.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E‑Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify
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