Geotechnical Staff Engineer, EIT

Position Overview

Staff Engineer, EIT. Location: Austin, TX or San Antonio, TX. The mission of a Staff Engineer for HVJ, a leading specialty engineering firm in Texas, is to support the project manager or other staff as directed to assure client satisfaction through the preparation of detailed calculations, performing engineering analyses, and completing field assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing field work to include marking borings and logging behind a drill rig.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Coordinate field and/or lab assignments.
• Engineering analyses for shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, and settlement.
• Drafting geotechnical reports for Project Manager’s review.

Required Qualifications

• MSCE with one to four years of directly related experience.
• Registered EIT or GIT.
• AutoCAD skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills and strong math and science skills.
• GIS/Database knowledge a plus.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with no history of accidents or alcohol/drug related traffic offenses and valid right to work documents.
• Ability to tolerate year round outdoor work.
• Ability to troubleshoot and fix testing equipment a plus.
• Ability to work weekends and travel overnight within Texas (as needed).

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental, Health & Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional development & growth opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual environment
• Bonus Eligibility
• Flexible work environment/arrangements