SummaryThe Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) Engineer will be working on-site with contractors to collect data during the pile driving process as the foundation elements are being constructed on large FDOT bridges. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued. 
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 
Physical Demands & Work Environment- Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear; body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty-five pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five pounds with or without reasonable accommodation- Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle, including wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles- This job is primarily performed in an office setting, but field visits may be required where regular exposure to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loudEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Performs or monitors dynamic load tests or PDA (Pile Driving Analyzer) on concrete or steel piles to evaluate the shaft integrity, driving stresses, and hammer energy in the field.Strains transducers and accelerometers are connected to the pilings, and a full array of parameters including capacity, stresses, pile, integrity, hammer energy, and stroke height are monitored for every blow during installation.Utilizes data to perform various forms of analyses to determine specific soil parameters (such as quake and damping values) with signal matching software and wave equation software to model the hammer /soil interface and create driving criteria for remaining production piles.Provides lateral earth pressure design parameters to aid the structural engineer in the design of retaining earth structuresEnsures that all work is completed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulationsAttends project meetings with clients to guarantee project specifications are being metCompletes daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policyTurns in required paperwork dailyRegular attendance is requiredMust be flexible to changing schedules and hours to support business needs. Overnight and weekend schedules may be necessary to support business needs Follows all company safety procedures and policies Other duties may be assignedRequired Qualifications: Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification) Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in civil, geotechnical, mechanical, geology, or similar, from a four-year college or university; one to two years of experience and/or trainingProficiency in using programs such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, Seep/W, Allpile WEAP, and Finite Element Method in Geo-StructureAbility to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram formPreferred Qualifications:Engineering Intern (E.I.) certificationMaster’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or similarAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI) certificationsFDOT CTQP Certifications