Job Description
Own where you work! Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm with 1,000 employees across ten states. We are continuing to build relationships in emerging markets and recruiting new talent as part of our growth initiatives.
We want our employee-owners to be fully engaged — at home, at work, and in their communities. We provide our employees with a full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off (including volunteer time off), company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training, career development resources, and access to our wellness program.
Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our Urbandale, IA office.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects.
- Develop and execute whole scopes.
- Review engineering work of others.
- Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies.
- Make geotechnical recommendations and prepare engineering reports for senior review.
- Understand and manage client needs through communication and proposal/project work.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Perform the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments.
- Perform civil design calculations (i.e. grading, drainage, paving, geometric design, utility design, etc.).
- Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group.
- Review drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and engineers and architects and recommend necessary changes.
- Identify complex problems/possible solutions and take appropriate action to resolve.
- Manage project teams including engineering and field support personnel.
- Oversee and train Braun Intertec technical practices. Supervise and mentor junior level staff.
- Compile engineering calculations using standard formulas and computer software.
- Prepare field reports documenting contractors' work methods, test results, and interpretations.
- Work within established procedures and protocols; aware of risks associated with recommendations.
- Develop understanding of Braun Intertec services and ability to market to clients.
- Comply with corporate practices and health and safety policies.
- Complete safety training as required.
Minimum Experience and Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent; requires BS in civil or geotechnical engineering (MS preferred) and 9+ years’ experience; requires PE Certification.
- Requires creative and innovative thinking for resolution of high-impact, complex problems.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and technical procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write reports and correspondence.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
Licensing or Certification Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and pass MVR as required.
- PE Certification.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
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