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Universal Engineering Sciences Geotechnical Project Engineer in Las Vegas, Nevada
UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.
As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare proposals and reports
Conduct geotechnical investigations and prepare Geotechnical Evaluation Reports as needed for various assigned projects
Review geophysical investigations to obtain additional site information to supplement traditional geotechnical investigation methods
Prepare, review and approve Pavement Quality Reports, Selected Backfill Reports, Trench Backfill Reports, and other public entity certification reports for private and public developments
Perform computer technical support and analysis with programs such as GIS, GINT, Geosystems, AutoCad, Lpile, and StablePro as needed for various assigned projects
Provide field inspection support and active field training for new and growing special inspectors and materials testing technicians
Required Qualifications:
B.S. in Civil Engineering required Master’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred
5+ years' experience in construction special inspections and materials testing
Nevada project experience preferred
Must possess strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical capabilities
Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
Valid Driver’s License and clean DMV report are a must
Willing to market new clients
Preferred Qualifications:
Nevada Professional Engineering registration highly desired
Experience with Southern Nevada building departments and their special inspections programs
Multi-story concrete podium/wood structures
High rise hotel/casino construction experience
Residential construction
Public works experience with roads, streets, highway construction
Construction forensics experience related to soils/concrete/asphalt/masonry
About UES
UES is a national leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Occupational Health & Safety, Virtual Design Consulting, and Building Envelope. With over 3,400 team members across 70+ branches in the United States, UES provides essential engineering services to some of the most prominent and significant projects in the country. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021 and 2022, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future.
Our Team Members
Our team members bring unique skill sets, licenses and certifications, and experience to our firm, which diversifies our team and allows us to provide a wide variety of services uniquely grounded in excellence . Our team STRIVES to uphold our core values of safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence to ensure we meet client expectations, support our communities, and build a strong, reliable team. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, which creates collaborative workspaces and a sense of camaraderie among our team members. At UES, we are eager to hire, teach, and train the next generation of industry leaders and learn from the expertise of each team member who walks through our doors. To learn more about UES, visit teamues.com
Our Benefits
We understand that our team members are the glue that holds our business together. We value the individual contributions of each person, and we show this by offering comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance options, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact our Recruitment team at westcareers@teamues.com
Check out our website: UES (http://teamues.com/)
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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Team: Geotechnical Department
Work Type: Full-Time
Location Type: onsite
