Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Pembroke Pines, FL

Position Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Palm Beach County, Florida

Period of Performance: 12 months

Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 DOE

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking qualified Geotechnical Engineer for an exciting opportunity in Palm Beach County, Florida with a project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We are always looking for hard working professionals to join our diverse workforce and gain experience on a large variety of projects. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

This role is contingent upon award.

Position overview:

The project involves construction of approximately 7.0 miles of an 8.2 miles-long seepage canal, maintenance road, and Inflow-Outflow Canal within the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) stockpiling of excess muck soils and excavation materials and incidental related work. The work also included clearing, grubbing, de-mucking, foundation preparation, installation of a seepage cutoff wall, canal backfilling, blasting, and all incidental related work to prepare approximately 15.3 miles of foundation for a 17.3-mile-long embankment dam.  

Surface and subsurface water management are required to conduct work in the dry, in a neat and orderly manner, and involves construction of the 6,500-acre A-2 Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) and associated project features which include, canals, Pump Stations, Inflow, Outflow, Discharge, Spillway, and Culvert Structures, Levees, and Earthwork.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Serve as a Quality Assurance Representative responsible to inspect projects involving soils, drilling, and exploration.
• Plan, review, inspect, and report results from soil sampling programs, in situ testing programs, and geotechincal laboratory testing programs.
• Interpret soil properties from test results and geological considerations.
• Analyze offshore pipelines, shallow foundations, deep foundations, moorings, and slope stability.
• Responsible for geological report writing.

Education, knowledge and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering or related field required.
• At least four years of experience in geotechnical engineering related to building construction of canals, levees, culverts, and earthwork, etc.
• ASTM and ACI certified.
• Must have comprehensive understanding of Geotechnical Engineering in building construction, knowledge of local building and construction codes, local safety, and security rules. 
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet Research. Professional skills and experience in using construction management software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera.
• Capable of walking over rough terrain and standing long periods of time
• Must pass a pre-employment background check. 
• Ability to acquire a security clearance.
• Valid driver’s license
• Travel and relocation may be required.

Benefits

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with High Deductible Plan
• Access to Doctors on Demand with medical plan
• Company Life Insurance with medical plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets

Project Solutions, Inc. is proud to offer the following benefits for full time employees:

• PTO
• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance

Project Solutions, Inc. is committed to the career development of each of our employees and is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where each person truly belongs.