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CIVIL ENGINEER (GEOTECHNICAL) opportunity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New York, NY, focused on geotechnical work.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, and comparative costestimates for foundations and structures.
- Prepare and/or direct the preparation of soil profiles,analyzes results of field investigations and reviews soil mechanics laboratory tests.
- Conduct studies in order to establish design limits and criteria.
- Perform special analysis on sub-surface conditionsinvolving such aspects as bearing capacity, settlement, plastic deformation, stress, distribution,seepage, permeability and consolidation.
- Apply engineering and technical know-how; in design andin review of design to eliminate goldplating and/or to develop alternative actions which will produce cost reduction: under the value engineering program.
- Prepare a variety of engineering reports on geological materials, investigations, and soil foundations for floodwalls, levees, dikes, pumping stations, and related flood control structures.
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Role overview
CIVIL ENGINEER (GEOTECHNICAL) opportunity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New York, NY, focused on geotechnical work. The work may include subsurface investigation, field observation, engineering analysis, foundation recommendations, and technical reporting. This is a mid-level opportunity. Review the original employer listing for the complete responsibilities, education, experience, schedule, benefits, and application requirements.
