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Intertek Group

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Intertek Group, Canton, MA


Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Intertek PSI, is searching for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Building & Constructionteam in our Canton (Boston), Massachusetts office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will work from the local office and is responsible for handling more complex geotechnical reports, from inception to completion and through the proposal phase all the way to the reporting phase. The position will require that the candidate be responsible for reviewing reports prepared by other staff members and offer mentorship to more junior level staff. The position will also consist of an element of business development in which the candidate is expected to market Intertek/PSI to local clients in efforts to increase overall revenue for the local operation.

What you'll do:
  • Responsible for overall management of geotechnical engineering services and ownership of project tasks, including P & L responsibility
  • Provide senior review of proposals and reports and ensure that commitments to clients are met
  • Execute geotechnical project assignments including, engineering analysis and customized geotechnical reports with detailed descriptions and statements
  • Site Reconnaissance to assess site conditions and identify potential problems at the site through coordinated field visits
  • Ability to identify problematic soils such as fill material, alluvium, organics and ability to call for additional investigation such as test pits and borings, as needed
  • Understanding of rock, rock coring, and rock description
  • Client relations and business development activities
  • Responsible for the mentoring and training of staff technicians and engineers
  • Actively participate in professional and technical organization

What it takes to be successful in this role:
  • BS in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering required
    • Master's degree highly desired
  • Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience required
    • Management experience highly desired
  • Excellent understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines with the ability and desire to provide creative and practical solutions to meet the client's needs
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in Massachusetts highly preferred or the ability to obtain one within first year of employment
  • EIT is required
  • Experience working with gINT or similar software such as Open Ground
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential
  • Must speak and write English fluently
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required

Why work for Intertek-PSI?

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client's new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Intertek-PSI is a part of Intertek's Building and Construction division, a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek is a leading global provider of Total Quality Assurance services for a multitude of industries. Through a comprehensive network of over 1,000 laboratories and offices situated in over 100 countries, Intertek provides innovative and tailored Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) solutions for its clients' operations and supply chains. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

Intertek is known for its client-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts, but it's more than just a global network of specialists-it's a community of individuals working together to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What we have to offer:

When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [redacted] or call [redacted] (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

About Us

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

About the Team

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.