Western Technologies Inc. (WT) is a consulting firm with over 65 years of quality service that offers professional services in the southwestern United States in the fields of geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, construction materials engineering and testing, nondestructive testing, and welding inspection.
Western Technologies Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a registered Geotechnical Engineer in our Las Vegas, NV office. Ideal candidate will possess a BS or MS in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering, with a P.E. license and/or ability to obtain within 6 months is plus.

You will assist with conducting and preparing reports for geotechnical evaluations for a variety of projects including foundation, pavement, and slope stability analysis. Study the nature of ground and surface waters, soils, bedrock for land use and planning. Includes field work, logging borings, mapping, field and laboratory testing and analysis. Perform field or laboratory geotechnical testing, analysis of the strength of soil and rock, consolidation/compression/swell properties, retaining walls, slope stability, seismic refraction and refraction-micro tremor surveys for rippability and seismic site classifications.
Assist in analyzes of soil to determine engineering characteristics
Review engineering plans
Inspect development sites
Collect/oversee soil sampling using borings and test pits
Perform/oversee laboratory tests
Assist in making recommendations regarding foundation design, soil bearing pressure, slope stability and lateral earth pressures
Assist in preparing cost proposals
Assist in writing geotechnical evaluation reports
All candidates must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

This position has excellent growth opportunity to develop into a management role. We offer excellent benefits. To learn more about us and apply on-line visit our web-site at wt-us.com