Geotechnical Engineer

Tunstall Engineering Group; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with optional HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Tunstall Engineering Group in Cranberry Township, PA, seeks a full-time Geotechnical Engineer to apply geotechnical skills in construction engineering—temporary supports, wall and slope designs, anchors, and piles. The role includes field work, CAD drafting, and collaboration with contractors, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Candidates should have a Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree; FE exam is preferred and EIT is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with and provides geotechnical engineering support to contractors.
• Designs and develops details for field use by contractors.
• Performs geotechnical engineering calculations.
• Analyzes and designs walls, cofferdams, deep foundations, and slopes for stability.
• Assists in structural engineering for bracing elements related to walls and cofferdams.
• Creates CAD sketches.
• Assists engineering team with construction documents and project tasks.
• Travels to and observes construction sites.

Skills

MS Office

Shoring Suite

DeepEX

Slide

LPile

AutoCAD

Geotechnical analysis

FE exam preferred

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

STAAD

MathCAD

Job description

Tunstall Engineering Group of Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, has an immediate opening for a full-time Geotechnical Engineer who will apply geotechnical engineering skills in practical "Construction Engineering" applications such as Temporary Support of Excavation Designs, Permanent Wall Designs, Anchor Designs, Slope Stability, Pile Designs, and CADD.

This position earns a competitive salary and generous benefits, including medical insurance with an optional HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), 9 paid company holidays, and more.

The full-time schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with some variation based on project needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES OF THE Geotechnical Engineer POSITION

• Collaborates with and provides geotechnical engineering support to contractors.
• Designs and develops details that will be used by contractors in the field.
• Performs geotechnical engineering calculations.
• Analyzes and designs walls, Cofferdams, deep foundations, and slopes for stability.
• Assist in structural engineering for bracing elements related to walls and cofferdams.
• Creates CAD sketches.
• Assists engineering team with preparing construction documents and working on projects and tasks.
• Travels to and observes construction sites.

Geotechnical Engineer QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful in this position you do not need to have any professional engineering experience, although it is helpful.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program.
• Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.0-10 years of professional engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) License preferred, but not required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient or familiar with geotechnical analysis and computer modeling software such as Shoring Suite, DeepEX, Slide, LPile, MathCAD, STAAD, MicroStation, or AutoCAD.

ABOUT TUNSTALL ENGINEERING GROUP

Tunstall Engineering Group is recognized for its expertise in complex bridge projects of all kinds. Our expertise lies in supplying the link between engineering and construction. We excel in both design and construction because our team has a deep understanding and experience in both areas.

Tunstall Engineering Group offers structural and geotechnical engineering services from concept through construction on simple and complex projects.

Tunstall Engineering Group's expertise is in both design-bid-build and design-build environments. We provide real world solutions and embrace the latest technological tools to deliver the best results to our clients.

Safety Sensitive Position:

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. This position may require working at heights, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Special Note:

This job description is presented as guidance only. Other reasonable tasks or responsibilities as management sees necessary may be added to this job description in order to achieve satisfactory job performance by the team member.

EEO Statement:

Tunstall Engineering Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or on any other characteristic protected by law.

Confidentiality:

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Location:

16066