Project Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct geotechnical site investigations, including soil and rock sampling, borehole logging, and field testing, and present findings to interdisciplinary teams
• Design foundations, retaining walls, slope stabilization systems, and ground improvement solutions
• Assess geological and geotechnical conditions to evaluate risks and opportunities for construction projects
• Manage project execution, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure project objectives are met
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and quality assurance to identify challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure deliverables meet client expectations
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, and design recommendations
• Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing submittals and conducting field inspections
• Review and interpret geotechnical laboratory and field test results
• Develop proposals, budgets, and schedules for geotechnical projects
• Foster client relationships to enhance satisfaction and future collaborations
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and innovations to enhance project efficiency
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification). 
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, including project management and field experience
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, ground improvement techniques, and applicable codes and standards
• Proficiency in geotechnical software
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other design software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical report writing and client interactions
• Ability to analyze complex problems, propose innovative solutions, and make informed decisions under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with project managers, engineers, and field technicians
• Team-oriented with leadership potential
• Ability to conduct site inspections, including walking on uneven terrain and occasionally lifting field equipment
• Occasional travel to project sites may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe
• Advanced knowledge of regional geology and soil types

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear. Body motions and movements include: bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing.
• Lifting and/or moving up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.
• This job is in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions.
• Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles.
• This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud.
• This role involves a mix of office-based engineering analysis and on-site investigations
• Some travel may be required for site visits and project meetings