Geotechnical Staff Engineer

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Location: Charlotte, NC 28217, 417 Minuet Lane, Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to help manage a wide variety of geotechnical projects based from our Charlotte, NC office. Must be willing for travel outside of the Carolinas.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining pressure meter testing equipment
• Laying out borings and test pits with conventional surveying and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• Observing and classifying test pits and performing hang auger borings
• Being involved in site seismic testing and Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing
• Classifying samples obtained from drilling operations
• Testing, sampling, and inspecting soil
• Performing routine field and laboratory tests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation, is required.
• E.I.T. is required or ability to obtain within 3 months
• 1 – 3 years applicable experience is preferred
• Position entails approximately 70% fieldwork and 30% office with occasional travel.

Perks

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company‑observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long‑term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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