Geotechnical Laboratory and Research Engineer

Role Overview

• Supervises employees within the Research and Soils & Foundations Laboratory subsection;
• Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives, and utilization with subordinate staff.
• Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.
• Ensures laboratory services are delivered timely.
• Conducts Quality Assurance Reviews by evaluating geotechnical and earthwork materials on projects and related processes to verify compliance with specifications and determine current performance status.
• Prepares technical reports and presentations documenting results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Develops project scopes and requests for proposals.
• Acts as the research contract project manager or technical review committee member as required.
• Coordinates activities with others to ensure a consistent and uniform direction to the geotechnical engineering program.
• Provides technical support and expertise to effectively address geotechnical materials related issues and challenges.

Requirements

• Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of geotechnical engineering.
• Engineering design, construction, production, and/or operations.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, or able to obtain registration by endorsement as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, within one year from your appointment date.
• Travel is required.
• Will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)