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STARS offers academically-talented students who are entering their junior or senior years of high school and teachers a rare opportunity to work within a laboratory research setting with top scientist at the Missouri Institute for Mental Health, Saint Louis University, Washington University, and the host institution, University of Missouri - St. Louis.
STARS is a six-week program that begins the third week of June. Participants join a community of investigators working under the supervision of a practicing research scientist. More than 50 scientists who work in fields such as biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, medicine, optometry, physics, and psychology will share their experiences as they and their research team direct students and teachers in research projects.
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Environmental Operations, Inc.
Geotechnical Engineer
St. Louis, MO
Geotech Department
Supervisor: John Kottemann
Job Grade: PM1
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs the tasks of a registered professional geotechnical engineer for commercial, industrial, municipal, environmental, and transportation projects. Work reviewed by a Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Prepares scope of work, budgets, and proposals for geotechnical investigation programs and engineering assessments suited to each request for proposals.
2. Negotiates and administers contracts with clients, subconsultants, and subcontractors.
3. Assesses field and laboratory test results to develop and assign shear strength, compressibility, hydraulic conductivity, shrink/swell, and other appropriate engineering properties for the materials encountered at each project site.
4. Performs engineering calculations and assessments to provide recommendations for use in the design and construction of shallow and deep foundation systems, permanent retaining walls, temporary earth retention systems, dams, levees, seismic conditions, roadway subgrades, dewatering needs, slope stability considerations, ground improvement applications, bedrock removal needs, earthwork procedures, landfill liners and covers, and other geotechnical systems and considerations.
5. Prepares reports and presentations summarizing the geotechnical recommendations that have been developed.
6. Prepares invoices for clients and reviews/approves invoices from subcontractors. Serves as liaison with professional contacts, including maintaining client and subcontractor relationships and developing new business opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Professional Engineer license.
2. Masters degree in engineering.
3. At least four (4) years experience in geotechnical engineering or related field.
4. Excellent communications skills, both verbal and writing.
5. Extensive knowledge and expertise in sampling and laboratory protocols and methods, and appropriate application of those protocols and methods.
6. Knowledge of uses and limitations of sampling and monitoring equipment and test results.
7. Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet applications, slope stability modeling, LPILE, and other geotechnical software programs.
8. Valid Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Capable of carrying 50lbs of equipment across rough terrain.
2. Capable of working outdoors year round.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Potential exposure to a variety of challenging field conditions, including: wet, rainy, cold, or hot weather; poison ivy and poison oak, thorns, etc.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Is thoroughly familiar with applicable Corporate Safety Standards, site specific safety plans, and work plans.
2. Is available to travel out of town for extended periods of time.
3. Performs other related tasks as assigned.
CONTACT:
Kara Sher | Human Resources Manager
1530 South Second Street, Ste. 200
St. Louis, MO 63104
P. 314.480.4641 | F. 314.436.2900
kara@environmentalops.com
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