GSH Geotechnical Inc.

Field Engineer/ Geologist

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

About This Job

GSH Geotechnical, Inc. (GSH) is a geotechnical engineering company located in Murray, Utah. GSH provides soil engineering and materials testing services in and around the Salt Lake City area and neighboring states. GSH is seeking a Field Engineer/Geologist to assist in performing geotechnical investigations in the region. This is a full-time position (part time is also considered) which will include primarily working in the field, logging soils obtained from our auger drill rigs, and/or test pit excavations. Our field engineers/geologists perform at a high level in the field in all weather conditions with some office and laboratory duties.

Job Description

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Work under the supervision of senior engineers and geologists to complete the field portion of our geotechnical investigations.

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Document subsurface conditions on detailed borehole or excavation log sheets.

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Obtain soil samples from drill rigs or excavations and classify in accordance with the United Soil Classification System (USCS).

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Determine locations of the explorations on site plans, utilizing overlays or handheld GPS units.

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Lead a team of drilling staff and/or excavator operators to execute daily field projects.

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Troubleshoot site conditions such as access, utility locations, mechanical failures/breakdowns, etc.

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Assist in completing excavation observations and site visits to confirm conditions with respect to previous geotechnical reports.

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Ensure environmental and other regulations are met in construction and production projects.

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Some travel (less than 2-3 days every 6 months) may be required. Occasional projects require afterhours or weekend fieldwork.

Requirements:

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Degree or current coursework in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or Geoscience (preferred).

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Working knowledge of soil types, behavior, and groundwater.

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Ability and desire to obtain a P.E. or P.G. license in the State of Utah (preferred).

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Experience with various drilling techniques (preferred).

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Mechanical troubleshooting (preferred).

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Ability to make impromptu decisions on the fly that balances the needs of the project and company.

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Ability to handle and analyze data.

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Ability to lift 50+ pounds routinely.

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Attention to detail.

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Great communication skills (oral and written).

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Organizational and teamwork ability.

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Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record (required).

GSH Geotechnical Inc. offers full time employees benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and 401K.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00+ per hour depending on experience

Benefits:

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401(k)

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Work Location: Multiple locations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per year

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road

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Work Location: On the road

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