Geotechnical

The Gateway Engineers, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No cost health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid disability insurance and life insurance

Quarterly performance bonuses

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) match and profit sharing

Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement

Professional society memberships paid

Employee referral program

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Pittsburgh is looking for a Geotechnical candidate with at least 5 years of experience in construction inspection. The role involves planning and inspecting activities to meet project requirements, documenting construction processes, and collaborating with clients and contractors. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a relevant degree is preferred but not required. Competitive benefits including health insurance, performance bonuses, and 401(k) match are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive industrial, commercial, and/or highway construction inspection.
• Moisture-nuclear density DOT training required.
• EIT/PE preferred but not required.
• NICET level 2 or above preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and inspect activities alongside clients, colleagues, and contractors.
• Provide constant feedback during construction activities.
• Document construction activities with written reports and photographs.

Skills

Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Collaboration with colleagues and clients

Use of AutoCAD

Use of Slide 2 software

Use of RSlog software

Field equipment troubleshooting

Documenting construction activities

Developing construction drawings

Interpreting geotechnical and environmental field investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Slide 2 software

RSlog software

Job description

It is crucial that we staff our projects and operations with the best available candidates.

At Gateway, you will learn, grow and develop by working with and being guided by some of the most experienced and intelligent people in the civil engineering industry.

We welcome the opportunity to talk with you, review your experiences and consider you for a position in a company we know you'll be proud to work for.

Feel like you're a good fit for Gateway Engineers, but don't see a job listed that matches your skill set? Please fill out an application in our "General Consideration" listing to have the opportunity to be considered for future openings!

Gateway Engineers is a multi-million-dollar full-service civil engineering consulting firm with ~225 employees with locations in Pittsburgh, PA, Butler, PA, and Selma, NC. Our mission is to help our clients reach a higher level of success through knowledge, experience, and responsiveness. We focus intently on the development of all employees, both professionally and personally, where all we expect you to do is grow. We offer many programs and amenities, including our performance-based compensation program, our Act Well/Eat Well/Think Well mindset, Professional Development opportunities, an open office environment, and many more.

What we offer:

• No cost health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• PTO and eight paid holidays
• 401(k) match & 401(k) Roth and Profit Sharing
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Company paid professional society memberships & professional licensure registration fees
• Employee referral program

The ideal Geotechnical candidate will have the following experience:

• Strong writing and verbal communication and collaboration skills with colleagues, clients, and contractors
• Planning and Inspecting activities alongside clients, colleagues, and contractors to ensure project structural and/or geotechnical requirements and/or limitations are achieved
• Providing constant feedback to clients, colleagues, and contractors during the planned construction activities
• Documenting construction activities with written reports, construction drawing mark-ups, photographs
• Using AutoCAD software preferred but not required
• Using Slide 2 software preferred but not required
• Using RSlog software preferred but not required
• Using and troubleshooting field equipment such as, sampling tools, moisture-density testing equipment
• Developing and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Developing and interpreting geotechnical, structural, and/or environmental field investigations (e.g., monitoring and sampling)

This opportunity requires:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, or related field preferred but not required

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive industrial, commercial and/or highway construction inspection

Certifications

• Moisture-nuclear density DOT training
• EIT/PE preferred but not required
• NICET level 2 or above, preferred but not required