Geotechnical Engineer (All Levels!)

Jobot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a geotechnical engineer in Philadelphia to build the technical foundation behind complex infrastructure projects from subsurface investigations through design and client delivery.

The role involves field investigations, laboratory coordination, geotechnical analyses, and reporting, with senior candidates taking ownership and direct client interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• EIT or PE preferred, with PE particularly valuable at the senior level.
• 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

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil 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, or 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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.