Staff Engineer, Environmental Engineer

Universal Engineering Sciences is seeking a Staff Engineer, Environmental Engineer in Auburn, AL. The firm specializes in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting. With nearly 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches, UES emphasizes safety, teamwork, and excellence. The role requires an energetic, resourceful, and creative candidate to tackle challenging projects and contribute to the company's growth and commitment to innovative solutions.
Overview:

UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

Company Summary

Joining Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) offers you the opportunity to excel at the fastest growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm in the country. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices.

We are a family of companies with revenue of $500M, quickly rising through organic and acquisition growth. We are made up of 6 regions that include nearly 26 companies within those regions:
Florida, West, Texas, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest. UES is a family of almost 3,800 team members who operate in 87 locations in 20 states. Our values guide the way we work, make decisions, and treat others, specifically our team members, customers, and the communities where we serve. We STRIVE for safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence.

At UES, you will collaborate with a team that places value in our collective vision, culture of community, and unwavering commitment to excellence. While being encouraged to promote innovative and creative ideas, you will be provided the support to bring those ideas to fruition. As our company continues to grow at a rapid pace, so do the opportunities for our current and future team members to learn and mentor for continued professional and personal development.

Additionally, you can count on excellent benefits, a comprehensive PTO plan, uncapped career growth, and the best people in the industry. You can learn more about our career opportunities here:

The Ideal Candidate

Energetic –

Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency.

Resourceful –

Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables.

Creative –

Able to tell an engaging story with an expertise in technical writing and the ability to incorporate case studies and state-of-the-art graphics.

Team Player –

Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude.

Adaptable

– Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting, analyzing, and interpreting lab data and evaluating existing geotechnical conditions to determine soil classifications and mechanical properties

Responsible for preparing geotechnical report for bridges, roadways, buildings, signs, retaining walls, lighting, and drainage improvements

Providing geotechnical evaluations and recommendations for deep and shallow foundations, soil improvements, and site preparations

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