Geotechnical Chief Engineer - Denver, Colorado or Salt Lake City, Utah

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Chief Engineer to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team supporting the Rocky Mountain Region and can sit in Denver, Colorado or Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Geotechnical Chief Engineer provides geotechnical engineering support on multiple project types such as Transportation and/or Infrastructure Related Projects, "big box" type developments, multi-family developments, Vertical Rise Constructions, intra-environmental projects, power/utility developments, and other geotechnical related projects.

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:

• Perform a variety of assignments that include independent evaluations using standard geotechnical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using engineering judgments to make minor adoptions and modifications during the course of work.
• Make interpretations, decisions and recommendations in reference to laboratory and field test report results, project field circumstances and inspections.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports for projects as per specifications and project scope of work.
• Assign local and remote staff work /tasks.
• Train, develop and mentor technical staff.
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for task assignments on large impact projects.
• Review recommendations with project designated staff and project level engineers. Consults with other chief engineers as necessary.
• Engage, maintain and leverage client relationships and develop new project opportunities.
• Attend client site meetings to assist with solving geotechnical issues.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited engineering / ABET school AND Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• 20+ years' of experience in geotechnical engineering
• Experience and knowledge of the Rocky Mountain geotechnical soil conditions
• P.E. License or ability to obtain in State of residence of employment and adjacent States
• Obtain Principal Consultant status internally (CS 5 years' experience/Geo 8 years' experience)
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening) and solid interpersonal skills
• Candidates must have very strong communication skills and the ability to work with a team across the nation and the world
• Ability to work off shifts and overtime

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience managing and implementing business strategies, process management programs in a geotechnical-oriented organization
• Proficient in GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, Midas, SLIDE, Settle3D, and MSEW, and other proprietary Geotechnical Engineering Analysis software

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.