Staff Engineer

Overview:

Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Geotechnical Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.

Summary
The Staff Engineer has a key role responsible for coordinating with clients, and contractors, conducting site investigations, analyzing data, preparing reports, designing solutions, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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, with or without reasonable accommodation
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty-five pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle, including wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles
• This job is primarily performed in an office setting, but field visits may be required where regular exposure to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud
  
  
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzing the test data to determine allowable bearding capacity and potential settlement for shallow foundation support
• Classifying soil samples according to ASTM, USDA, or ASSHTO specifications obtained from site locations and draft boring logs using GINT software
• Evaluating and select the most cost-effective ground improvement technique for shallow foundation support, such as vibro replacement, rigid inclusions, soil mixing, chemical grouting, and aggregate piers
• Performing or overseeing dynamic load tests or PDA (Pile Driving Analyzer) on concrete or steel piles to assess shaft integrity, driving stresses, and hammer energy in the field
• Providing lateral earth pressure design parameters to structural engineers designing retaining earth structures
• Developing design plans tailored to project needs and specifications, paying attention to project monitoring, controlling, and closing
• Creating engineering and design documents using computer-assisted engineering software like AutoCAD, Slope.W, Seep/W, Allpile WEAP, and Finite Element Method in Geo-Structure
• Analyzing slope stability of earth-retaining structures using field exploration data
• Coordinating drilling activities, conduct sire visits, and layout boreholes
• Calculating costs and assess the feasibility of various foundation systems based on collected data, offering alternative recommendations as needed
• Ensuring all work complies with local, state, and federal regulations
• Preparing proposals for clients and geotechnical reports under the supervision of a licensed engineer
• Assisting in geotechnical field, laboratory work and in CMT
• Attending project meetings with clients to ensure adherence to specifications
• Monitoring field activities such as pile/drill shaft installation, soil improvement, vibration, and DRI tests
• Maintaining daily time and labor reports according to company policy
• Adapting to changing schedules and hours, including overnight and weekend work to meet business needs
• Following company safety procedures and policies rigorously
• Performing any other assigned duties as necessary
  
  
  
  

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 (B.S.) in civil, geotechnical, mechanical, geology, or similar, from a four-year college or university; one to two years of experience and/or training
• Proficiency in using programs such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Slope/W, Seep/W, Allpile WEAP, and Finite Element Method in Geo-Structure
• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• Ability to be flexible and work both in the office and in the field
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering Intern (E.I.) certification
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification
• Master’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or similar
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) certifications
• FDOT CTQP Certifications
• Experience with boring logs
• Experience in coordinating utility locations
  
  
  
  

Who We Are:

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Growing in Excellence

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 73 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.