Staff Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

RMA is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, RMA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

This role will be working out of Earth Engineers division in our Springfield, Oregon office.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Earth Engineers (EE), an established geotechnical consulting firm with offices in Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, is seeking an early-career candidate with 3 to 5 (or more) years of experience to serve as geotechnical engineering or engineering geology staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Staff/Project Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist at RMA, your will support lead geotechnical engineers to successfully complete geotechnical projects in ways that satisfy clients and minimize risks. The position, salary, and level of responsibilities assigned to the individual will be based on the experience level of the candidate.

Under the supervision of a lead geotechnical engineer, you will be expected to:

• Perform geotechnical investigation.
• Perform geologic hazard assessment.
• Perform construction observation and testing.
• Perform geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Planning, scheduling, and conducting field investigations and laboratory testing.
• Data collection, data management, and record-keeping, including calibrating laboratory and field equipment.
• Prepare written reports and perform engineering analyses, applying analytical skills and technical knowledge of the principles of soil mechanics.
• Occasional overnight travel within the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.
• Occasional lifting of approximately 50 pounds.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The following minimum requirements apply to this position.

• 2 to 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Engineering Geology (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Experience with fieldwork, such as subsurface explorations (drilling and test pits), construction inspection, or geotechnical materials testing
• Attention to detail with data collection, data management, and record-keeping.
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work on teams and interface with clients, design team, and contractors.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Local candidates are encouraged to apply, but relocation assistance can be provided for well-qualified candidates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.