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Hanson Professional Services Inc. Geologist in St. Louis, Missouri
Job Profile
Geologist/ Geotechnical Engineer
Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate for a Geologist or Geological Engineer to be part of our Railway Market Unit. The location is in our St. Louis, MO office.
General assignment: Responsible for desktop geological assessment/study, field data collection, coordination and supervision of drilling and laboratory test contractors, construction observations, and other duties as assigned.
A Day in the Life of a Geotechnical Engineer at Hanson
Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:
Lead in geotechnical explorations; planning, field reconnaissance, coordination and supervision of subcontractors, supervision of field testing and data collection.
Lead in field safety and quality control.
Develop geo-material design parameters, conduct modeling/analysis and design, and perform calculations.
Perform geotechnical engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion.
Prepare geotechnical reports, specifications, details, and construction plans.
Assign duties and mentor entry level staff.
Provide quality control by reviewing technical concepts, calculations, and reports prepared by others.
Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:
Experience with gINT or any other program for subsurface reports preferred.
Experience with MS Office Suite preferred.
Experience with geotechnical design software packages such as GeoStudio preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering
0-2 years of experience
GRIT/FE is preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months
Ability to write clearly and concisely, computer skills required
Ability to use gINT and other commercial programs to generate final logs will be considered a plus.
Candidate must be willing to accept out-of-town travel assignments and to work overtime to meet project demands.
This is a safety sensitive position. Employees in this role, will be subject to random drug testing.
Benefits
Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:
Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs
Want to know more? Visit our benefits page (http://www.hanson-inc.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for all the details.
Culture
We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:
Monthly educational webinars
Leadership training
Lunch & learn development sessions
24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
Mentorship opportunities
Award-winning internship program
Employee recognition
And so much more!
As employers/governmental contractors, we comply with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. To assist us in meeting our affirmative action goals, employees are encouraged to refer minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY — AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
EEO / MINORITY / FEMALE / INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES / VETERAN
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.
At Hanson, our people are what distinguishes us.
Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific, and allied services throughout the United States. With innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients the best possible results.
Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry. We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects; but small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.