Geotechnical Engineer (All Levels!)

Jobot; Broomall (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Multidisciplinary environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an EIT/PE with geotechnical experience to lead projects from field investigation through engineering analysis and reporting. You will interact directly with clients and project teams while delivering geotechnical recommendations for foundations and site development.

The role emphasizes ownership of analyses, coordination with drilling contractors, and collaboration with civil, structural, environmental disciplines in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience in geotechnical investigations and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support geotechnical investigations and subsurface explorations.
• Coordinate and interpret soil borings, laboratory testing, and field data.
• Perform geotechnical calculations and engineering analyses.
• Develop recommendations for foundations, earthwork, retaining structures, and site development.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Review plans and project documents for geotechnical considerations.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, laboratories, surveyors, and other consultants.
• Support construction observation, testing, and field investigations.
• Work with civil, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.
• For senior-level candidates, provide technical leadership and communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigations

Soil testing

Engineering analysis

Report writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Job details

Build the technical foundation behind complex infrastructure projects — from subsurface investigations and field work through geotechnical analysis, design, and client delivery.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alex Dickinson

Salary: $65,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is an established multidisciplinary engineering firm providing civil, environmental, transportation, structural, and geotechnical services to public- and private-sector clients throughout the region. This is an opportunity to join an established geotechnical practice where engineers can take meaningful ownership of projects while working alongside experienced technical professionals.

Why join us

• Established geotechnical practice: Join a team with an existing project pipeline and technical resources.
• Project variety: Work across a range of commercial, infrastructure, transportation, and development projects.
• Technical ownership: Take projects from investigation and analysis through design and delivery.
• Career progression: Opportunity for an EIT or PE to continue developing technically and taking on greater project responsibility.
• Multidisciplinary environment: Collaborate with civil, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.

Job Details

The ideal candidate is an EIT or PE with practical geotechnical experience who can contribute to projects from field investigation through engineering analysis, reporting, and design. Senior candidates should be comfortable taking greater ownership of projects and interacting directly with clients and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and support geotechnical investigations and subsurface explorations.
• Coordinate and interpret soil borings, laboratory testing, and field data.
• Perform geotechnical calculations and engineering analyses.
• Develop recommendations for foundations, earthwork, retaining structures, and site development.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Review plans and project documents for geotechnical considerations.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, laboratories, surveyors, and other consultants.
• Support construction observation, testing, and field investigations.
• Work with civil, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.
• For senior-level candidates, provide technical leadership and communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with subsurface investigations, soil mechanics, and geotechnical analysis.
• Experience developing geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction documents, boring logs, laboratory data, and field observations.
• EIT or PE preferred, with PE particularly valuable at the senior level.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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