Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Intertek PSI, is searching for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Building & Constructionteam in our Canton (Boston), Massachusetts office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will work from the local office and is responsible for handling more complex geotechnical reports, from inception to completion and through the proposal phase all the way to the reporting phase.

The position will require that the candidate be responsible for reviewing reports prepared by other staff members and offer mentorship to more junior level staff.

The position will also consist of an element of business development in which the candidate is expected to market Intertek/PSI to local clients in efforts to increase overall revenue for the local operation.

What you'll do:


* Responsible for overall management of geotechnical engineering services and ownership of project tasks, including P & L responsibility


* Provide senior review of proposals and reports and ensure that commitments to clients are met


* Execute geotechnical project assignments including, engineering analysis and customized geotechnical reports with detailed descriptions and statements


* Site Reconnaissance to assess site conditions and identify potential problems at the site through coordinated field visits


* Ability to identify problematic soils such as fill material, alluvium, organics and ability to call for additional investigation such as test pits and borings, as needed


* Understanding of rock, rock coring, and rock description


* Client relations and business development activities


* Responsible for the mentoring and training of staff technicians and engineers


* Actively participate in professional and technical organization

What it takes to be successful in this role:


* BS in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering required
+ Master's degree highly desired


* Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience required
+ Management experience highly desired


* Excellent understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines with the ability and desire to provide creative and practical solutions to meet the client's needs


* Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in Massachusetts highly preferred or the ability to obtain one within first year of employment


* EIT is required


* Experience working with gINT or similar software such as Open Ground


* Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential


* Must speak and write English fluently


* Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required

Why work for Intertek-PSI?

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil...