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SMEUSA · 3 weeks ago

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Hilliard, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

SMEUSA is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer responsible for business development, cross-selling services, and mentoring team members. The role involves preparing projects and reports while identifying client opportunities and promoting SME services.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Identifying and securing clients and business/project opportunities both independently and in support of other local, regional and corporate business development activities. Preparing successful proposals, negotiating professional service fees and contracts. Identifying and participating in professional and business organizations and other networking activities that will foster relationships with current clients and potential clients

Learning about other SME services to assist in promoting and expanding geotechnical and other SME services to new and existing clients

Preparing design calculations, drawings and specifications for earth retention, grouting, deep foundation, and reinforced earth systems projects. Completing analytical modeling for geotechnical evaluations. Preparing geotechnical evaluation reports

Mentoring and leading project Team Members to successfully complete assigned responsibilities

Qualification

Geotechnical engineeringAnalytical modelingBusiness developmentConstruction competenciesMS Office SuiteEthical conductCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly

Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions

Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally

Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions

Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies

Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning

Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others

Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting (up to 50lbs repetitively), walking on uneven ground frequently, and carrying equipment, working in various weather conditions, and traveling to different locations