Staff Engineer

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.

• Responsible for conducting, analyzing, and interpreting lab data and evaluating existing geotechnical conditions to determine soil classifications and mechanical properties
• Responsible for preparing geotechnical report for bridges, roadways, buildings, signs, retaining walls, lighting, and drainage improvements
• Providing geotechnical evaluations and recommendations for deep and shallow foundations, soil improvements, and site preparations
• Responsible for inspecting and approving construction of subsurface structures such as: Auger Cast-in Pile, Drilled Shaft, Driven Piles, Helical Piles, Micro-Piles, etc.
• Partially involved in geotechnical instrumentation installation monitoring and data readings such as: strain gauges, inclinometers, extensometers, mass concrete temperature sensors, surface and utility monitoring points, etc.
• Responsible for coordinating all geotechnical subsurface explorations and investigations
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Markets geotechnical consulting services to clients; uses marketing skills and local contacts to find new clients and increase our share of the market
• Prepares cost proposals and designs scope of work for prospective clients.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Attends meetings to present technical data to the client and other professionals.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, testing schedules and designs for project.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Perform construction materials testing duties including concrete and soil density testing.
• Report Data in a complete, timely and understandable fashion.
• Ensure that all test equipment is functioning properly, maintained as required by company and/or manufacturer's policy and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycle
• Other duties as assigned

• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Engineer in training (E.I.T.) Certification preferred.
• PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must reside within commutable distance of our company location. Remote work or relocation assistance is not available for this role. Applications originating from outside the continental U.S. will NOT be considered.
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UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here