Geotechnical Engineer Specialist

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Geotechnical Engineer Specialist. The position will support specifiers, including civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and sitework contractors, with technical design engineering needs, providing intricate product knowledge and guidance to customers and internal teams, with a focus on Ferguson's innovative erosion and geo-synthetic products.

If you have thorough knowledge of the civil and geotechnical engineering design and permitting process and experience solving challenges with innovative engineered products, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an industry-leading organization!

This role is fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States and will support customers across our national footprint.

Responsibilities

• Engage various client types – geotechnical, civil consulting engineers and sitework contractors – to provide project specific support.
• Learn and utilize design methodology for various solutions via public and proprietary software packages.
• Active participation in relevant trade associations.
• Technical presentations for various company solutions applicable to civil engineering/geotechnical applications both in person and virtual.
• Provide training and development for team members of various geosynthetic solutions.
• Support the national growth initiatives of the Geosynthetics and Stormwater team via the sharing of best practices.
• Support the sales associates and regional engineered solutions specialists on challenging geotechnical project scenarios.
• Attend coordination meetings and relevant trade conferences, as required
• Provide technical support to geotechnical and civil engineers for multiple projects across the US.
• Assist the design community in modeling various geo-synthetic solutions inclusive of load support, roadway design and grade separation.
• Routine interaction with vendor partners for promotional outreach.
• Evaluate new products and solutions and develop implementation strategy to deliver content and appropriate applications to civil and geotechnical designers.
• Actively grow existing and develop new connections within the design community

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Geotechnical Design experience, required, namely pavement, load support, foundation design and grade separation required
• B.S. Civil Engineering degree and Professional Engineering license, required
• Prior technical writing experience, including proposals, emails, and design submittals, required
• Experience with innovative products in the Geo-synthetics and Erosion control space, preferred
• Strong computer proficiency including use of Microsoft applications and navigating multiple software systems, required
• Basic reporting experience using Excel, including sorting, filtering, and data compilation, required
• Demonstrated relationship building, customer service, and interpersonal skills, required
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to balance multiple, urgent requests
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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