Geotechnical Staff Engineer (Solar Focused) / Ann Arbor, Michigan
G2 Consulting Group is looking for a full-time staff engineer to join our geotechnical solar team in the Ann Arbor office. Staff engineers perform field testing, laboratory testing, and engineering-report preparation related to the development of industrial-scale solar energy projects. All work will be performed under the supervision of a project engineer or project manager. Principal field duties include soil boring logging, sample collection, pile load testing, and electrical resistivity testing. Most work will be performed outdoors at sites across the country. Projects will require the engineer to travel extensively, generally 1 to 2 weeks at a time. Project frequency will vary, but multiple projects may occur consecutively. Principal laboratory duties include determination of California Bearing Ratio (CBR), soil thermal resistivity, unconfined compressive strength, dry density, Atterberg limits, organic content, particle-size distribution, and soil classification. Principal report preparation duties include analyzing and interpreting field and laboratory test data, performing complex engineering calculations, and developing recommendations for foundation and roadway design.
Required QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, or related degree
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and an excellent driving record
- Preferred: Engineer in Training (EIT)
- Preferred: Three months to four years of demonstrated experience in construction engineering
- Strong Microsoft Windows and Office skills
- Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
- Strong prioritization, coordination and matrix management skills, self-directed and self-motivated
- Strong administrative and time management skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand testing specifications
- Ability to lift up to 99-lbs (e.g. 11-foot W6x9 steel piles) independently and multiple times daily
- Ability to use hand power tools, saws, drills, and hydraulic equipment
- Ability to work overtime and weekends, and travel (drive or fly) out of town with long overnight stays
- Willingness to work outside in hot and cold weather conditions
- Willingness to independently operate heavy-duty construction equipment (e.g. 30k excavator)
- Willingness to work in difficult terrain, active agricultural fields, cattle pastures, and wooded areas
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Represent G2 in a professional manner
- Complete and submit daily field test reports
- Perform routine tasks, tests, and computations
- Must be able to work on multiple projects within budgets and deadlines
BENEFITS:
- Company-paid health insurance
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Personal Time Off
- Education and Professional Licensing Assistance Programs
- Bonus based on personal and company performance
It is the policy of G2 Consulting Group to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. G2 Consulting Group prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.