Careers at Earth Retention

**This is a full-time in office position**

MUST HAVE 3-10 YEARS OF DIRECT EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGN OF RETAINING WALLS.

We are specifically seeking a candidate with hands-on experience designing retaining walls (e.g., MSE walls, SRW, or reinforced slopes). General design experience alone will not be considered.

SUMMARY: Perform engineering duties in the planning, estimating and designing of earth retention structures and sound wall barrier systems including MSE, SRW, RSS, soil nail/screw, cast-in-place, and post and panel cantilever walls. This position is responsible for coordinating resources and assessing project data for delivery of preliminary designs; material take-offs; final designs; and shop drawings in accordance with client requirements, project specifications, and regulatory standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists in project design and development activities based on customer requirements.

· Develops design documentations, technical specifications and other project related documentations as needed.

· Attends project meetings to discuss any issues and new design ideas.

· Works with Manager in developing project plan and schedule.

· Prepares design layouts and sketches according to company design standards.

· Stays abreast with latest developments in design technologies and techniques.

· Addresses design related queries and concerns in a timely manner.

· Assists team members and performs peer review of designs and plans.

· Works with design team in prioritizing, planning, and executing several projects efficiently.

· Reviews and recommends improvements to existing designs.

· Follows company policies and design standards.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Indirectly supervises CAD Operator(s) and Design Technicians within the engineering department(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or two years or more of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Certificates, licenses, and registrations: EIT (preferred), PE (preferred)

· Computer skills required: Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Design Software (Vespa, NCMA, ReSSA, MSEW, Slide, L-Pile); Project Management Software; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Presentation software (PowerPoint); and CAD software (AutoCAD).

Other skills:

o Familiarity with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

o Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and adequately answer customer’s questions.

o High level of motivation.

o Commitment to excellence and high standards.

o Excellent written and oral communication skills.

o Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

o Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

o Acute attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Continually required to sit.

· Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

· Frequently required to talk or listen.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job: close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Salary starts at $50K but will be BASED ON EXPERIENCE

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance