Geotechnical Engineering Associate #639966

Multiple positions available

Duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Review, analyze & interpret field & laboratory testing data (including gradations, proctors, compaction & compressive strength tests for soil, aggregates, RCC & Soil cement) in accord with QHSE Manual. 

·         Conduct subsurface investigations to support geotechnical design including site reconnaissance. 

·         Review/perform engineering design calculations for mix design, wall & foundation stability, & roads & drainage design using Mathcad. 

·         Prepare Geotechnical & drainage technical reports. 

·         Prepare cost estimates for proposals. 

·         Review engineering drawings from AutoCAD. 

·         Prepare construction specifications using specs intacts.

Improve quality & safety of construction projects using ASTM standards & UFGS Specifications.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must have Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering or a related field. 
• Must have at least 6 months of employment &/or graduate research experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Must have advanced knowledge of conducting/coordinating subsurface investigations & testing, use of gINT to reclassify soil samples from borings & creating draft logs, performing field activities such as staking, soil resistivity testing (EER) & pile load testing (PLT) in the field. 
• Must be proficient with GIS Toolbox, Project Xchange, AutoCAD, Google Earth & GeoStudio.

Possible travel to project sites throughout US as needed (approx. 10-25% of time, up to 4 weeks at a time).  No fixed itinerary.

BACKGROUND

RIZZO International, Inc. is a woman-owned, highly focused consulting firm specializing in all aspects of civil engineering, earth sciences, and field/testing services for dams, nuclear power plants, and other power-related markets. Our firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We take pride in our commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high quality manner, and continually strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions. To learn more about our global experience visit us at our website.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran 

EEOC Disclaimer: RIZZO International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with Federal and State laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Candidates need to submit their resume through our website for consideration.