[Hiring] Staff Engineer @Intertek

Role Description

Intertek PSI is planning to add a Staff Engineer to our Building and Construction team in Portland, OR. The target candidate population for this role is a newly graduated engineering professional looking to gain experience in the Construction Industry.

The Staff Engineer role performs various evaluations, documents observations related to sample collections and testing, and may represent the company in client interactions. The ideal candidate for this role will be comfortable working independently, eager to gain new experiences, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday (8am-5pm)

What you’ll do:

• Performs a variety of assignments that include independent evaluations using standard techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment to make minor adoptions and modifications to these standards
• Performs preliminary report writing and review
• Reviews project plans and specifications prepared by others
• Attends client site meetings
• Communicates effectively with client and project teams
• Works on one or multiple projects at a time
• Trains Technicians
• May perform on-site observations, sample collection, and specific tests
• May work both in the field and laboratory regularly
• 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

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from accredited engineering / ABET school
• No experience required
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
• Ability to work off shifts and overtime
• May travel up to 25% of time
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
• EIT certification Preferred

Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
• Ability to climb occasionally

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• And more