Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Toledo, OH

Position Overview

Bowser-Morner has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer position at our Toledo, Ohio office.  The successful candidate will have a passion for working on a wide variety of projects including geotechnical engineering, slope stability analyses, hydrology, hydraulics, and field investigations and construction observation.  Candidates must also be client-focused, motivated, and confident. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Geotechnical engineering projects including field observations, documentation and recommendations.  
• Various engineering programs including slope stability, hydrology, and sheet pile design application.  
• Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing and evaluation of respective data. 
• Works closely with Senior Engineer to gain project management and engineering experience.  
• Prepares work Scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by Senior Engineer.  
• Interacts with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project status.  
• Analyze data and perform engineering calculations for Senior Engineer review. 
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.  
• Assist in developing scope of work for routine projects.  
• AutoCAD support for various engineering and environmental projects.   

Education and Experience

·  B.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in the geotechnical engineering field, or related field from accredited college or university.

• EIT is desire, if not obtained , at least on track to obtain
• AutoCAD proficiency desired but not required
• Desire to obtain Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Skills and Abilities

·  Excellent communication skills

·  Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and other software typically associated with engineering preferred.

·  Strong math skills

· Clean driving record

Reporting Relationships

·  Manager Toledo Engineering

Physical Requirements

Physical Ability

·  Stand, walk, push, pull, twist, reach overhead, bending, crawling, climbing; lift minimum of 80 pounds

Visual Ability

·  Visual accommodation necessary for reading instructions/materials necessary to perform functions of job

Hearing Ability

·  Ability to monitor sounds for changes in machine function

Work Conditions

·  Office setting 

· Work exposes the employee to traffic hazards and the hazards of construction sites including dangers of moving heavy equipment, inclement weather conditions, and high noise levels.  

·  Significant Field work required and is typically within driving distance from office (e.g. throughout Ohio)

· 25-30% monthly overnight travel required