Geotechnical Engineer prepares and inspects projects involving drilling and exploration. Responsible for geological mapping, report writing, site characterization, numerical modeling and analysis of excavations/supports. Being a Geotechnical Engineer requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Geotechnical Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
$75,774.40 - $116,542.40 Annually
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Full-time
24-03812
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
05/08/2024
6/5/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Mark Dell - Mark.Dell@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.
Location: Ames, Iowa – Design Bureau/Soils Design Section
Shift Requirements: Days, Monday through Friday. Flexible work hours available. Possibility to telework part-time after completion of an initial 6-month probationary period.
As a Geotechnical Engineer (Transportation Engineer Specialist), your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) All of the following (a and b):
a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and
b. Two years of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering.
2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and
b. One year of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering; and
c. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, structural, or transportation engineering; engineering management; or a field closely related to transportation engineering.
3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Transportation Engineer.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).
Prior to appointment, applicants must possess active licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.