Regional Engineer

Regional Engineer - Geotechnical - Fairfax, Virginia

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Regional Engineer - Geotechnical to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Fairfax, VA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

About the Building & Construction Team

Intertek's Building & Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of your new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

How you’ll make an impact at Intertek:

• Provides geotechnical engineering support on multiple project types such as Transportation and/or Infrastructure Related Projects, “big box” type developments, multi-family developments, Vertical Rise Constructions, intra-environmental projects, power/utility developments, and other geotechnical related projects.
• Performs a variety of assignments that include independent evaluations using standard geotechnical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using engineering judgments to make minor adoptions and modifications during the course of work.
• Makes interpretations, decisions and recommendations in reference to laboratory and field test report results, project field circumstances and inspections.
• Prepares and reviews geotechnical reports for projects as per specifications and project scope of work.
• Assigns work /tasks to staff as applicable.
• Utilizes local and remote staff as applicable to accomplish work/tasks and develop staff employees.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for task assignments.
• Reviews recommendations with project designated Principal Consultant and/or Chief Engineer.
• Engages, maintains and leverages client relationships and develops new project opportunities.
• Attends client site meetings.
• Communicates effectively and timely with client and project teams and attend client office and site meetings as appropriate.
• Trains and mentors technical staff.
• May perform on-site observations, or inspections.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited engineering / ABET school AND Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering are Required
• 10+ years' of experience is required
• Virginia P.E. License is required or ability to obtain in State of residence of employment and adjacent States as needed
• Proficient in GeoStudio, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, Midas, SLIDE, Settle3D, and MSEW, and other proprietary Geotechnical Engineering Analysis software
• Obtain Principal Consultant status internally (CS 5 years’ experience/Geo 8 years’ experience)
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required
• Candidates must have very strong communication skills and the ability to work with a team across the nation and the world
• Ability to work off shifts and overtime

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.