Asst. Professor - Industrial Engineering jobs in Cranston, RI

We are currently accepting applications for an immediate opening for a full time Senior Geotechnical Engineer at our Aldinger & Associates division in Riverside (East Providence) Rhode Island.  Aldinger & Associates is a division of S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc., an established employee owned firm with a history of over 40 years of success and stable growth serving clients throughout New England. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for leading, organizing and executing projects and assignments and supervises Staff and Project Geotechnical Engineers. 

Job Functions

• Observe construction and field activities on site.
• Business development and client cultivation.
• Perform geotechnical analyses.
• Collect project data, information, and gathers documents.
• Manages and executes all aspects of projects by planning, preparing proposals, budgets, scopes, schedules, and assigning necessary tasks to staff involved with the project(s).
• Review technical proposals.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations and data.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with clients and other design professionals.
• Accurately reviews project billing, and tracks time spent on projects consistently.
• Remain consistently updated of new technical developments and requirements that affect the company and recommends changes to current programs.
• Frequently reviews operational procedures.
• Represents the company in communications and conferences, and actively participates in business and industry events and professional societies and seeks committee assignments.
• Safe operation and handling of company testing equipment and vehicles in accordance with company policies/safety policies.
• Practice confidentiality according to company policy.
  

Job Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and experience with computer software including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MathCAD, geotechnical analysis programs, and able to learn new programs.
• Understand and apply advanced, industry related math skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and organizing complex data.
• Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
  
• Ability to direct and organize activities.
• Business development and client cultivation - Has an established network of industry contacts and clients in New England and regularly participates in related trade events.
• Represents the company in communications and conferences, and actively participates in business and industry events and professional societies and seeks committee assignments.
• Regularly spend long hours sitting/standing and using office equipment and computers.
• Occasionally conducts laboratory testing on soil, aggregate and rock samples and equipment requiring lifting, carrying and bending with up to 40 pounds.
• Driving for long periods of time and more frequent shorter trips.
• Close, distant, and peripheral vision.
• Ability interact appropriately with a variety of individuals. 
• Ability to remember and understand verbal and written instructions. 
• Ability to reason logically and make high level decisions.

Education, Experience, License and Other Requirements

• B.S. Civil Engineering required, with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology preferred.
• M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with geology and site conditions in New England.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related engineering and project management experience, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions required of Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
• Risk management training and experience.
• Valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are not able to sponsor employment Visas at this time.
  

To be considered for this position please fill out the application, and upload a resume and a cover letter. The cover letter should demonstrate your writing skills and summarize how your experience and qualifications make you a good candidate for this position.

We have Great Benefits at Aldinger & Associates/S.W.COLE!

Our team members are offered a benefits package that, depending on eligibility, includes: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance  
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match 
• 8 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrued each week 
• Paid short and long term disability and basic life insurance
• 401k with employer match and profit sharing 

• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident protection plans 
• Mobile phone stipend 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Safety toe shoe program and an allowance to use at our company clothing store.  

We have three options for travelling between our office and job sites for field based team members – 1) Use your own suitable vehicle and we compensate you for your time and mileage. 2) Use one of our company trucks. 3) Join our Company Vehicle Program, which includes an allotment for personal use. 

Aldinger & Associates is a division of S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. and is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.