What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical/Civil/Geological Engineer position at Cochran?
Cochran is looking to hire an experienced Geotechnical/Civil/Geological Engineer to join our team at both our Ozark and Kansas City area offices. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team on a variety of exciting commercial, industrial, residential, and roadway design projects.
A successful candidate will be highly motivated and experienced in various aspects of geotechnical engineering, including the planning and implementation of subsurface field investigations, laboratory testing to determine engineering characteristics of soil and rock, familiarity with geotechnical design methods, and the preparation of geotechnical reports.
Central to the position is the ability to evaluate existing soil conditions and provide recommendations and design characteristics for foundations, subgrade remediation methods, slope and global stability analyses, retaining wall systems, and other geotechnical aspects of a project. Experience with construction testing and working with onsite construction personnel to resolve soils- and materials-related concerns on active construction projects is highly preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
- Development of geotechnical subsurface exploration proposals and reports
- Review and application of laboratory testing and analyses
- Design and analysis of retaining walls, reinforced slopes, soil parameters for adequate foundation support
- Development of construction recommendations and best practices
- Conduct periodic construction site visits
- Review of daily observation reports from materials testing field personnel
Min. Experience: EIT with 4 years’ experience, licensed PE preferred
Desire Education/Certificate: BS – Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering
Excellent benefits:
- Company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation/Sick time and 7 Holidays
- Simple IRA with 4% Company Match
- Flexible Benefits Plan
- Professional Development Training
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Life at Work: Our work culture is family-oriented! We offer a flexible schedule because we believe in working hard to take care of business, but also in taking time to care for yourself and family. We are very involved in local communities and believe in supporting events in the areas we live, work, and play!
Who are we? Cochran is an established Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Construction Inspection, Architectural firm currently ranked among Largest Engineering Firms in the St. Louis area by the St. Louis Business Journal. With over 60 years’ experience and 7 offices in Missouri, Cochran specializes in public and private projects including municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, and planning. With a team of 100 professionals, Cochran brings unique knowledge and understanding to each client's project. The firm is guided by its core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust, ensuring outstanding customer service and principal involvement in all project phases.
