• Geotechnical Engineer III

    WR Systems (Houston, TX)


    Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

     

    Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

     

    SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer III who will be responsible for geological mapping, report writing, site characterization, and numerical modeling and analysis of excavations and support systems.

    Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

    + Serve as the environmental lead on assigned project sites.

    + Prepare and inspect project sites involving drilling and exploration.

    + Collect soil samples; conducts environmental experiments to identify, assess, and resolve environmental concerns.

    + Review drawings and reports to ensure compliance with technical plans and specifications.

    + Apply geology and hydrology principles to determine project designs and mitigate risk from natural hazards.

    + Design stable foundations and other ground-supported structures to consider load to ground transference.

    + Provide recommendations to improve poor or weak soil properties to support building.

    Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

    + Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

    + Five (5) + years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.

    + Proficiency in geotechnical software tools.

    + Experience with contractual related project/work environment.

    + Proficiency in the use of MS Office products, specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

     

    The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

     

    Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

     

    WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

     

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