Geotechnical Staff Engineer

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NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Raleigh, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Geotechnical Staff Engineer will manage various geotechnical projects, including site layout, seismic testing, and sample classification. The role involves significant fieldwork, including soil sampling, testing, and the operation of specialized geotechnical equipment.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and possess E.I.T. certification or the ability to obtain it within three months. You should also be comfortable with approximately 70% fieldwork, including operating specialized equipment and conducting various soil tests.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Geotechnical

Civil Engineering

E.I.T.

pressure meter testing equipment

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing

soil testing

field and laboratory tests

Job Description

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to help manage a wide variety of geotechnical projects based from our Raleigh, NC office.  Must be willing for travel outside of the Carolina's.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be part of a dynamic, growing and energized team – and your role is key to the success of NOVA Engineering. While your job duties may fluctuate day to day, here are some areas we expect to see you excel in:

  • Operating and maintaining pressure meter testing equipment
  • Laying out borings and test pits with conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
  • Observing and classifying test pits and performing hang auger borings
  • Being involved in site seismic testing and Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing
  • Classifying samples obtained from drilling operations
  • Testing, sampling, and inspecting soil
  • Performing routine field and laboratory tests

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation, is required.

  •  E.I.T. is required or ability to obtain within 3 months

  • Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  • 1 - 3 years applicable experience is preferred 
  • Strong communication skills
  • Position entails approximately 70% fieldwork and 30% office with occasional travel.

    Check out our Perks: 

    In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits: 

    • Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
    • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
    • Certification reimbursement
    • Paid time off
    • Company–observed paid holidays
    • Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
    • Company paid short term disability coverage
    • Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
    • 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions 
    • Wellness program with incentives
    • Employee Assistance Program

    NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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    NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC

    Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, primarily in the Eastern United States. In addition to our traditional consulting, NOVA also provides Forensics/Structural Engineering Assessment Services, Building Enclosure and Roofing Consulting services that include building enclosure condition assessments, design development review, failure analysis, as well as building envelope/roofing testing and inspection services during construction and/or rehabilitation. NOVA has also expanded to provide industry leadership in building code compliance services that include: Municipal and Government Outsourcing, Loss Prevention, Construction Defect Mitigation, Florida Private Provider™ and HUD Inspection services. At NOVA, we consistently strive for excellence, collaboration, integrity, responsiveness, and safety. Currently, NOVA employs 600+ personnel located in 18 offices. Our professional staff consists of registered engineers, geologists, scientists, ICC inspectors, building officials, laboratory specialists, NICET-certified technicians, AWS-certified welding inspectors, and specialty consultants.
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