Geotechnical Design Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Media (Delaware County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to support projects in Media, Delaware County. Responsibilities include reviewing geotechnical reports, developing soil profiles, and performing design calculations. Candidates should have a Master's or Bachelor's in civil engineering with relevant geotechnical experience. Proficiency in slope stability analysis, finite element modeling, and software such as AutoCAD is essential. Strong communication skills are required. Send your resume confidentially to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Understand basic principles of geotechnical design and can perform basic calculations.
• Proficient with slope stability analysis and finite element modeling.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiar with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Review geotechnical reports and civil/structural plans for design.
• Develop cross sections and soil profiles; select soil properties for design.
• Perform design calculations including stability and structural capacity.

Skills

Geotechnical design principles

Slope stability analysis

Finite element modeling

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

EIT or P.E. Preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review and become familiar with reference background information such as geotechnical exploration reports, project specifications and civil/structural plans for use during design and preparation of the design drawings and calculations.
• Analyze various ground improvement approaches and select the option that meets the project criteria.
• Develop cross sections, generate soil profiles, and select soil properties for design.
• Perform finite element modeling, as needed, to understand complex soil‑structure interactions and estimate deformations and stresses within the soil and ground improvement elements.
• Perform all required design calculations and analyses including, but not limited to, global stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and structural and geotechnical capacity of CMCs.
• Coordinate or prepare design documents (final design calculations and drawings).
• Review all Quality Assurance/Quality Control from the Field Engineer.
• Respond quickly to questions from the project team and any conditions that deviate from the design.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understand basic principles of geotechnical design and can perform basic calculations.
• Proficient with slope stability analysis and finite element modeling.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook, familiar with AutoCAD.
• Understands and adheres to safety and quality standards.
• Effectively communicates with internal project team members constantly throughout the project.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Develops ideas and offers alternatives to facilitate solutions.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, activities and commitments.

Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with geotechnical design experience or coursework.

-OR- any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

EIT or P.E. Preferred

Please send your resume to [e-mail] and I'll send full details on company and position. All resumes will be treated with 100% confidentiality.