Senior Engineer

Own where you work! Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm of 1,000 employees with offices located in ten states. As a part of our exciting growth initiatives, we are continuing to build relationships in emerging markets and recruiting new talent. Our dedication to being the Employer of Choice is instrumental in achieving our goal of becoming the Consultant of Choice.

By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients.

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 (as well as volunteer time off), company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program.

The ESOP is a benefit we are proud of and celebrate as it allows all employees to be owners within the company.

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 prepares engineering reports for senior review.
* Understand and manage the need of clients through communications and proposal/project work.
* Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Perform the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments, including but not limited to, familiarity with the programs, staff, and operating procedures of the company.
* Perform civil design calculations (i.e. grading, drainage, paving, geometric design, utility design, etc.), sketches, technical comparisons and similar technical work as required by assignment.
* Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group.
* Review drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and engineers and architects and recommends necessary changes.
* Identify complex problems/possible solutions and take the appropriate action to resolve.
* Capable of efficiently and effectively managing project teams including, engineering and field support personnel.
* Oversee and train and/or teach Braun Intertec technical practices. Supervise and/or mentor junior level staff.
* Compile engineering calculations using standard formulas and computer software.
* Prepare field reports documenting contractors work methods, test results, and the interpretation of these tests.
* Work within established procedures and/or protocols. Aware of risks associated with recommendations.
* Developed understanding of Braun Intertec services and has the ability to market to clients.
* Understand and work in compliance with corporate practices, 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 in geotechnical engineering or structural engineering preferred) and 9+ years’ experience. Requires PE Certification.
* Requires creative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-department problems. Ability to qualify professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers; applying engineering principles and practices. Ability to delegate and develop direct reports.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.  Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
* Ability to develop and progress multiple positive client relationships.  Ability to interpret an…