DRS Engineering Contractors is seeking an outgoing individual to join our geotechnical construction team. This individual will be immersed in hands-on experience, both in the field and in the office. They will see projects from initial planning through design and to the completion of construction. This is a unique opportunity which will allow the successful candidate to learn and grow in their profession and apply their strengths to directly contribute to the success of our small, highly reputable construction company. The ideal candidate will have, or is actively pursuing, a professional engineering license. Technical knowledge, professionalism and strong ethical values are a must.
Key Responsibilities: (anticipate broad and increasing responsibilities with experience)
Review soils reports, plans, and specifications to prepare preliminary designs and bid take-offs for proposals.
Assist in the preparation of design submittals, primarily for micropiles and helical piles.
Perform field load testing, analysis, and reporting, primarily ASTM D3689 and D1143.
Internal QA/QC of geotechnical construction work: calibrations, grout tests, etc.
Assist the project manager, clients, and field personnel to ensure project designs are successfully implemented.
This position involves a combination of office and field work, evolving to more of an office position with experience.
Very limited travel required for meetings, site visits, conferences, etc.
Minimum ?Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering with a geotechnical, structural or civil emphasis
EIT certificate with plans to obtain PE registration in Colorado within 2-3 years.
Outgoing personality: involvement with professional organizations and daily communication with project managers, clients and engineers will be required.
Ability to make critical decisions and perform as a leader: success is rewarded.
Detailed oral, written, and documentation skills.
Physical ability to operate on uneven field conditions, ladder climbing, lifting to 75 lbs.
Analytical, Ethical, Creative and Curious.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with limited access foundation systems such as micropiles and helical piles.
Experience with design and construction of earth retention, shoring and underpinning systems.
A working knowledge of foundations built along the Colorado front range on expansive soils.
Software: AllPile, L-Pile, Group, Shoring Suite or similar, Excel, MS Office, Bluebeam, SolidWorks.