Timmons Group is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical and Construction Services Group located in our Raleigh, NC office location. A Geotechnical Engineer applies learned skills and technical ability to site and building projects by testing earth materials, evaluating their engineering properties, and estimating the materials' response to loading.Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:<ul><li>The successful candidate will work on a variety of engineering consulting projects involving traditional geotechnical engineering analysis and designs for foundations (shallow and deep), slope stability and seepage, earth retention, dams and hydraulic structures, and groundwater.</li><li>The position includes work on engineering project teams performing geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering designs.</li><li>Project Work will include specifying, implementing, and interpreting soil and rock investigations, including drilling and cone penetrometer testing and in-situ testing.</li><li>Performing facility inspections, geotechnical computer modeling, preparation of design plans and specifications, and writing reports is also required.</li><li>The ability to diagnose and evaluate soil-related challenges on construction projects is desirable, including observations of proofrolls, diagnosis of fill compaction challenges, chemical treatment of soils, and evaluation of foundation bearing soils is required</li><li>Working knowledge of soils within eastern Piedmont and coastal plain geology is desirable</li><li>This position may require out of town work assignments to meet client needs. Some work locations will feature rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment</li><li>Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites</li></ul>Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:<ul><li>A BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering</li><li>5+ years of relevant work experience with traditional geotechnical engineering</li><li>Candidate must possess experience performing geotechnical engineering consulting in both private and public work sectors</li><li>Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain PE within one year</li><li>Strong technical skills in a wide range of geotechnical analysis and design</li><li>Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs</li><li>Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, design software for deep foundations (Lpile, GRLWEAP), and slope stability modeling. </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.</li><li>Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship</li><li>Good driving record</li></ul>Company Benefits<ul><li>The use of a company vehicle</li><li>Health, dental, vision and HSA</li><li>3 weeks PTO</li><li>401k up to 5% match</li></ul>

Timmons Group is an engineering &amp; technology firm specializing in civil, environmental, GIS, and surveying services to clients across the US. Recognized for over 30 years as one of Engineering News Record&rsquo;s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms in the country, Timmons Group provides civil engineering, structural engineering, environmental, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Timmons Group has regional offices throughout the United States.

Geotechnical Engineer

Timmons Group is currently seeking a&nbsp;Geotechnical Engineer&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;Geotechnical and Construction Services Group&nbsp;located in our&nbsp;Raleigh, NC&nbsp;office location. A Geotechnical Engineer applies learned skills and technical ability to site and building projects by testing earth materials, evaluating their engineering properties, and estimating the materials' response to loading.Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:<ul><li>The successful candidate will work on a variety of engineering consulting projects involving traditional geotechnical engineering analysis and designs for foundations (shallow and deep), slope stability and seepage, earth retention, dams and hydraulic structures, and groundwater.</li><li>The position includes work on engineering project teams performing geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering designs.</li><li>Project Work will include specifying, implementing, and interpreting soil and rock investigations, including drilling and cone penetrometer testing and in-situ testing.</li><li>Performing facility inspections, geotechnical computer modeling, preparation of design plans and specifications, and writing reports is also required.</li><li>The ability to diagnose and evaluate soil-related challenges on construction projects is desirable, including observations of proofrolls, diagnosis of fill compaction challenges, chemical treatment of soils, and evaluation of foundation bearing soils is required</li><li>Working knowledge of soils within eastern Piedmont and coastal plain geology is desirable</li><li>This position may require out of town work assignments to meet client needs. Some work locations will feature rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment</li><li>Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites</li></ul>Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:<ul><li>A BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering</li><li>5+ years of relevant work experience with traditional geotechnical engineering</li><li>Candidate must possess experience performing geotechnical engineering consulting in both private and public work sectors</li><li>Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain PE within one year</li><li>Strong technical skills in a wide range of geotechnical analysis and design</li><li>Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs</li><li>Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, design software for deep foundations (Lpile, GRLWEAP), and slope stability modeling.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.</li><li>Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship</li><li>Good driving record</li></ul>Company Benefits<ul><li>The use of a company vehicle</li><li>Health, dental, vision and HSA</li><li>3 weeks PTO</li><li>401k up to 5% match</li></ul>

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