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Colliers Engineering & Design

Geotechnical Technician

Colliers Engineering & Design, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, New Jersey, United States

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Overview Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a highly motivated individual to join our Geotechnical group. As a Geotechnical Technician, you will bring your expertise and unique solutions to highly visible and challenging projects. You will also work in a team of dedicated Project Managers, Principals and other Engineers. If you have a solid understanding of civil engineering principles with a geotechnical focus, and a desire to work on multi‑disciplinary projects, apply today! Travel may be required with this position.

Responsibilities

Participate or lead field assignments including observation of geotechnical explorations.

Participate in construction observation and material testing.

Perform geotechnical analyses including bearing capacity evaluations, stability evaluations, and seepage analyses.

Prepare field reports and engineering calculation packages.

Prepare technical specifications, design drawings, and construction submittals for compliance with contract requirements and design assumptions.

Review and assist with assigning field and laboratory soil and material testing.

Communicate effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients and team members.

Work Environment: regular exposure to all outside weather conditions, moderate to loud noise conditions, exposure to heights; lifting weights of up to 75 lbs. for field density testing.

Some weekend and overtime work may be required; some limited overnight and interstate travel may be required with this position.

Qualifications

0–4 years’ experience.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (civil engineering) or science degree (geology/environmental science, etc.) is preferred.

EIT/GIT certification or ability to obtain is preferred but not required.

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and other CAD platforms is a plus.

Experience or academic training with geotechnical software such as SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SETTLE3D, L‑Pile is preferred.

Soils laboratory experience is a plus.

Certifications a plus: Nuclear Density Gauge Operator; American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level I Inspector; and/or related certifications from ICC.

Candidate must have consistent means of transportation to and from project sites with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Drug testing may be required.

Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation:

$19.00 to $26.00 per hour (depending on qualifications).

What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. We are committed to providing all employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through our projects as well as company‑sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work‑life balance through a generous compensation package (company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and a straight‑time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week). We also provide resources and technology to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities, including reimbursement for education, a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses, a mentorship program, a wellness program, a women’s organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Colliers Engineering & Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Employment Details Senior level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:

Professional Services

Location Mt. Laurel, NJ

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