Geotechnical Engineering Technician Jobs in Minnesota

INTRODUCTION

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges. STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is the in-house engineering business line of Structural Group.

We are seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and grow with us. The successful candidate will have a solid background in geotechnical engineering and an understanding of chemical grouting and retrofit foundation work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our subject matter experts and highly skilled implementation teams and with future potential as a practice leader.

This position will be in our geotechnical division which focuses on existing structures challenged by ordinary solutions. Example projects in our business line include soil strengthening and stabilization, such as for existing structures with poor bearing strata; groundwater control and waterproofing for below-grade structures experiencing moisture infiltration; or installation of new micro-pile foundations in industrial plants in congested areas. Our unique solutions include the ability to perform complex chemical grouting and injection work with our specialty-trained crews and equipment.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting geotechnical investigations, field exploration, and specifying laboratory testing for various civil and geotechnical engineering projects.
• Preparing geotechnical reports.
• Designing foundation retrofits and grouting solutions.
• Preparing technical specifications for projects.
• Preparing proposals and project schedules.
• Resolving complex issues.
• Collaborating with project managers, construction managers, and other engineering disciplines to ensure successful project completion.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with a focus on soil strengthening and stabilization, groundwater control, and foundation retrofits.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Our ideal candidate is an innovative but decisive engineer who can work effectively in a fast moving highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

BENEFITS

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V