Engineering Associate II

Overview

Who is GeoStabilization International?

GeoStabilization International (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting, using cutting edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GSI is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australasia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

Our Culture

At GSI, our culture is about being nimble but strong, fast-paced while team oriented, innovative, data-driven, and most importantly, client-focused. Our work is best suited for individuals who are driven to succeed, make well-informed decisions, act courageously, remain resilient when challenges arise and always strive to deliver on our commitments. Everyone working at GSI is a representation of pride, integrity, hard work, skill and overcoming challenges. GSI’s team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future including company match
• In addition to 7 observed holidays, salaried team members have flexible paid time off, hourly team members receive 10 days paid time off per year
• Paid parental leave
• Weekly meal stipend

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly driven Engineering Associate II to join our growing team in Denver, CO! As an Engineering Associate II at GSI, you’ll play an integral role in building world class geohazard designs. As a member of the Design Engineering Team, you'll work with engineering staff, Project Development Engineers, and Company Leadership to support development, design, planning, and execution of geotechnical and geohazard mitigation construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Engineering Team and Project Development Engineers to develop economical solutions and designs for difficult and challenging geohazard issues (slope stability, rockfall, ground improvement, difficult-access shoring, or foundations).
• Perform site reconnaissance and slope investigation through steep terrain, with high rope access and rappelling, as necessary.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses – including slope stability modeling, rockfall simulation, geotechnical and structural analysis of mechanical stabilization, foundation design – and prepare written engineering calculation packages.
• Critically review plans and specifications. Develop project take-offs and construction estimates.
• Support proposal or bid preparation.
• Confer with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
• Perform field engineering requirements, including construction support and quality assurance/observation, quality control testing, as-built documentation, quantity measurements.
• Troubleshoot and rectify operational problems that occur and adjust engineering solutions on current and future projects as warranted.
• Communicate both written and verbally with the Project Manager and/or Engineering Team regarding design changes and approvals.
• Communicate with other GSI departments regarding initial design, design changes, and process improvements.
• Regularly and frequently interact with clients.
• Represent GSI at industry events and engineering conferences, and present technical presentations.
• Support internal research and development efforts.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Master's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and AutoCAD. Experience in Rocscience software suite preferred (Geostudio or other limit equilibrium software familiarity likely translatable).
• EIT required
• Required to work in all weather conditions that can be very physically demanding.
• Must be able to perform administrative duties working from a truck, home office or out in the field.

Location Requirements

• Hybrid role out of our Westminster, CO HQ Office 3 days/week (Tuesday-Thursday)
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time to construction sites.

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.