Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Manager

NOVA Engineering is hiring for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Department Manager (PE Required) in the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area. The Senior Engineer is responsible for client development, technical execution and project management of work related to Geotechnical Engineering services, both office and field activities, during the planning, design, and construction phases of projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the largest and most prestigious projects in North Carolina.

Specifically, the position responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and executing geotechnical reports and other client correspondence
• Providing oversight, QA/QC, analysis, laboratory testing and field services as required to meet our Clients’ expectations as projects advance to construction
• Client consultation and maintenance
• Preparation of proposals and contract documents (under the supervision of a Senior Technical Professional)
• Geotechnical engineering duties, including data reduction, analysis & fieldwork for commercial, transportation, industrial, retail, government, office, residential projects;
• Project management & reporting;
• Providing assistance to other NOVA team members to promote the overall objectives of the company.

Requirements:

• The position requires an undergraduate degree in Civil or Geological Engineering and 5-8 years' of geotechnical experience
• P.E. (Professional Engineer) license is required
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks in varying field/lab/office conditions
• The candidate must be computer literate and possess management and financial skills

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

The position may require the ability to lift and/or move 35-100 pounds occasionally, and the candidate must be able to accomplish field tasks under adverse weather and/or site conditions. The working environment can be moderately noisy to loud in nature, and some assignments may require working in confined spaces or climbing and working at above average heights. The candidate may be exposed to humidity, high temperatures, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Good vision and manual dexterity are required.

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.