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Intertek Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Intertek PSI, is searching for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Building & Construction team 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
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.