Description
Job Title: Assistant/Project Engineer (Geotechnical Engineer)
City: Orlando
State: FL
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Summarize, evaluate, and present field and laboratory data using computer worksheet programs including gINT, Microsoft Excel and Sigma Plot.
- Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, including geotechnical characterization and selection of soil engineering properties, applying geotechnical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using computer software including SEEP/W for steady state and transient analyses, SLOPE/W for static and seismic stability analyses, liquefaction analysis, conducting consolidation analyses of clays subject to ramp loading and deriving undrained shear strength profiles in accordance with SHANSEP design methodology.
- Perform analysis and design for shallow and deep foundation systems including bearing capacity and pile capacity calculations, settlement estimations, and downdrag applicable to foundation design of structures.
- Plan and coordinate geotechnical laboratory testing of soils, phosphogypsum, silica gravel, geosynthetics (including HDPE geonets, HDPE liner, and geotextiles), and water samples.
- Plan and coordinate subsurface exploration programs, field tests, and construction quality assurance activities related to geotechnical engineering projects.
- Plan and coordinate geophysical investigations, Standard Penetration (SPT) and Cone Penetration (CPT) tests to detect the presence of subsurface features which could be suggestive of potential paleo-karts phenomena, interpret the results of the geophysical surveys and subsurface exploration programs, and manage the remediation of potential features.
- Research and review available information and present geotechnical, geological and hydrogeological material properties, including water balance calculations required for by-product disposal facilities, as needed for senior engineer review.
- Develop predictive models and charts to estimate volume of slurry deposited in settling containment ponds.
- Develop and implement technical specifications for geotechnical engineering projects, including by-product disposal sites.
- Develop and review construction drawings for by-product disposal sites using AutoCAD Civil3D computer program, as needed for senior engineering review.
- Monitor subsurface movements and deformations by interpreting and analyzing measurements from field instrumentation such as slope inclinometers and piezometers.
- Analyze the results of in-situ permeability tests and review potentiometric data to develop monitor wells in various aquifer systems.
- Perform inspections at industrial waste disposal sites, oversee progress in construction, attend meetings, and draft the minutes.
- Prepare geotechnical engineering reports summarizing field and laboratory data, engineering analyses, and construction quality assurance data applicable to geotechnical engineering projects including by-product disposal sites, as needed, for senior engineering review.
- Assist senior engineers with project management and business development, including, preparing proposals, budget estimates and construction schedules.
- Present technical results and reports verbally and in writing.
- Perform all the foregoing for Geotechnical Engineering Projects.
Perform all of the foregoing for Geotechnical Engineering Projects.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires a Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a major/concentration in Geotechnical Engineering (defined as completion of 27 credits of Geotechnical Engineering topics and 3 months experience as a Graduate Research Assistant.
The Master's degree and experience must include coursework and experience with an emphasis on:
a) Performing and evaluating seepage analysis for steady state and transient state and slope stability analysis, seismic analysis of slope, embankment and retaining walls, liquefaction analysis, engineering geology and advanced soil behavior.
b) Performing and evaluating seepage analysis for steady state and transient state using computer software Seep/W and slope stability analysis using computer software Slope/W.
c) Preparing geotechnical engineering reports on slope stabilization summarizing field and laboratory tests, engineering analyses and recommendations for slope protection works.
d) Computing settlement and time rate of consolidation of geotechnical systems subjected to ramp loading using manual calculations and computer software Settle3 and proposing methods to improve field consolidation process.
e) Planning field exploration program, soil sampling process and laboratory tests on soil.
f) Performing laboratory testing and characterizing soils based on the results of index tests (sieve analysis and Atterberg limit tests), hydraulic conductivity tests, strength tests (Triaxial, Unconfined Compressive, Direct Shear, Ring Shear and Direct Simple Shear) and consolidation tests.
g) Analyzing and evaluating the soil parameters based on the results of geotechnical field tests such as Standard Penetration Test and Cone Penetration Test.
h) Designing and analyzing ground improvement and soil stabilization methods.
i) Designing of geotechnical systems including shallow foundation, deep foundation, retaining structures, and slopes.
j) Evaluating and characterizing the properties and the behavior of biopolymer (i.e., xanthan gum and locust bean gum) treated soils.
k) Developing statistical and probabilistic models to define parameters for foundation design, slope stability and seismic hazard analysis.
l) Assisting with project management tasks, including material quantities, budget estimates and construction schedules.
m) Preparing and reviewing construction drawings using AutoCAD.
n) Presenting and publishing research findings on durability of biopolymer treated sand in International Conference.
Experience can be pre or post degree.
JOB TIME: Full Time
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- Organization: 113 AAI
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