Inspector (Geotechnical)

SESI Consulting Engineers founded in 1976 is a well-established progressive consulting engineering firm in Parsippany N.J. SESI has earned an excellent reputation for providing innovative Geotechnical Site/Civil and Environmental engineering solutions for owners developers and the construction industry throughout the NJ NY CT region .

SESIConsultingEngineers has been selected as one ofNJBIZs FASTEST GROWING Companies andInc.s 5000 Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

Summary

Inspects and oversees construction of buildings dams utilities walls pavement and other types of construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts pile inspections inspections of deep dynamic compaction process
• Observes compacted fills (including use of nuclear density gauges)
• Observes utility installation concrete testing and rebar inspection
• Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts
• Performs inspections of deep dynamic compaction process
• Verifies levels alignment and elevation of installations
• Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed and materials used conform to specifications
• Prepares samples of materials for laboratory testing and performs the tests
• Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation
• Interprets blueprints and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction
• Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods
• Maintains daily logs of construction and inspection activities and completes daily progress reports
• Prepares sketches of construction installations
• Participates in environmental audits and prepare data summaries data tables data mapping and presentation and preparation of environmental reports
• Follows blueprints guidelines and/or diagrams
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Assists environmental engineers in the development of remediation devices
• Classifies soils according to standard types
• Examines rocks minerals and fossil remains to identify and determine sequence of processes affecting development of earth
• Applies knowledge of chemistry physics biology and mathematics to explain these phenomena and to help locate mineral geothermal and petroleum deposits and underground water resources
• Applies geological knowledge to engineering problems encountered in construction projects such as dams tunnels and large buildings
• Prepares geologic reports and maps interprets research data and recommends further study or action
• Conducts or participates in environmental studies
• Directs drilling of exploratory borings and wells
• Oversees installation of monitoring wells in accordance with state and federal requirements
• Collects or supervises collection of soil and groundwater samples for analysis of chemical composition
• Determines direction of groundwater flow based on review of historical records and site specific data
• Performs environmental soil sampling
• Prepares summary and certification letters and reports
• Conducts pile and deep foundation inspections
• Inspects ground improvement
• Observes borings test pits geoprobes and cone penetrometer tests
• Conducts permeability testing and well monitoring
• Prepares project cost estimates proposals reports and mentors junior staff
• Works under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment
• Displays moderate skills with high level of proficiency
• Adheres to environmental construction and OSHA safety policies and procedures to be in compliance with local state and federal environmental regulations
• Consults with senior peers on certain projects
• Identifies the potential for new projects and seeks opportunities to promote the companys services on an ongoing basis
• Travels 100% of the time which may be out of state

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has some supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to review and understand plans specs and reports including site grading utility foundation details structural drawings architectural grading federal state and local regulations.

Education and/or Experience

Preferred Bachelors degree from four-year college or university; or one to four years related experience and/or training with HS Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with inspection of compacted fills footings ground improvement deep foundations retaining walls utilities asphalt concrete sitework elements.

Certificates Licenses Registrations

40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification

ACI/NICET/NJ DCA Special Inspector and Nuclear Densometer certification a plus

Valid Drivers License and possess reliable transportation to access job sites

Language Skills

Proficient in communicating both verbal and written in the English language. Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Proficient or familiarity with AutoCAD Autodesk Civil 3D NitroPro GSLOPE KeyWall Rocscience MS Word Excel Adobe

Tools/Equipment

Position requires ability to use tools such as a lump hammer shovel hand auger Nuclear Density Gauge.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move under 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects tools or vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting

Approximately 100% of the work is conducted outdoors. Worker must be able to walk frequently on uneven hard and soft ground/terrain in all types of weather conditions to include cold hot rain snow ice etc. Employees working in the field may also be exposed to sun wind insects plants animals etc.

As a result appropriate clothing for outdoor work work boots safety glasses hard hat safety vest is required while working in the field.

Base salary $50000$70000 mileage reimbursement benefits paid time off tuition reimbursement professional development opportunities 401(k) and bonus potential.