Engineer - Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical

Groundworks is seeking talented Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineers to join our tribe!

We are North America's leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and waterproofing company. To continue growing and serving our customers with reliable, quality foundation repair solutions, we are expanding our Engineering Team.

Currently, our highest needs are in the following states, however we are always open to conversations with PE licensed engineers across the US:

  • California
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Virginia

Job Responsibilities

  • Engineering review, oversight, and production of permit submission packages
  • Collaborate with other engineers and drafting team to organize, prepare, and review permit submission packages
  • Interact with Certified Field Inspectors for development of work scope
  • Perform site visits to local projects for Engineering Evaluation of structures for the more difficult and complex and commercial projects with preparation of limited reports and repair designs as needed
  • Interact with Production Crews for resolution of construction issues due to unforeseen site condition, confirm as-built documentation for successful documentation.
  • Interpret regional or local building code requirements
  • Communicate with building and municipal officials regarding ongoing and completed projects
  • Complete continuing education for maintaining professional licensing
  • Develop and deliver training presentations to Admin, Production, and Sales teams as necessary, in person and/or remotely
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • PE Required, SE desirable
  • BS Engineering, MS Preferred
  • 5+ years' experience in structural or geotechnical design for commercial, residential and mixed-use projects
  • Computer skills (advanced): Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat (or equivalent)
  • Meeting and group facilitation
  • Statistical analysis of incident data
  • Design and detailing competence with wood, concrete, and steel structures
  • Solid working knowledge of building codes, gravity, and lateral systems desirable
  • Construction observation experience a plus
  • Experience with preparation and interpretation of detailed engineering studies and analysis reports
  • Excellent communication, organization, multi-tasking, and strong team skills a must
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet project schedules and maintain quality standards
  • Must be able to lift 20 to 30 pounds infrequently
  • Occasionally enter crawl spaces or otherwise tight spaces for inspection purposes
  • Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment

  • Full-time
  • Travel is typically limited to your region, however this position could require 15% or more of overnight travel (company vehicle provided)
  • Hybrid working schedule with 3+ days in office each week

What we provide for our employees

  • Competitive base compensation ($100k-$150k+, commensurate with experience and regional market standards) with lucrative bonus potential
  • Equity ownership in the nation’s largest and fastest growing foundation repair and water management company
  • The best-in-class training programs
  • Advanced leadership training opportunities
  • Benefits include Medical, Dental, Optical, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match after applicable waiting periods
  • Paid time off including 6 holidays after applicable waiting period
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