Geotechnical Project Engineer

RK&K; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Geotechnical Project Engineer and support diverse transportation and environmental projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on highway and rail bridges, buildings, and more, all while collaborating across disciplines. Ideal candidates will have a solid grasp of geotechnical principles and hands-on expertise in design and field operations. With a focus on innovative design concepts and client service, you'll play a key role in enhancing project efficiency and securing future workload. This position promises unparalleled growth and career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Career development

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Much, much more!

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of Geotechnical Design Experience with PennDOT experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PennDOT Geotechnical and Pavement MOI's and AASHTO LRFD specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with geotechnical assignments and client relations across Pennsylvania.
• Prepare design calculations and geotechnical engineering reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Design

Client Relations

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

MS or advanced degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

gINT

LPile

APile

MSEW

Slide

Settle 3

Slope/w

AASHTOWare Pavement ME

GRLWEAP

Job description

We are looking to add a Geotechnical Project Engineer to our King of Prussia team. Join us in supporting diverse transportation, transit, and environmental projects such as highway and rail bridges, buildings, retaining walls, slopes, pavements, ground treatment of soft soils and subgrades, and utilities. Ideal candidates possess PennDOT and Pennsylvania municipal experience, proactive problem-solving skills, a solid grasp of geotechnical principles, and hands-on expertise in geotechnical/pavement design and field operations. You'll collaborate across disciplines, helping to prepare plans and reports for various geotechnical and pavement projects, supervising field investigations, performing design computations, and writing reports and offering recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to partner with an industry leader, fostering unparalleled growth and career advancement.

Essential Function

• Assist our geotechnical/pavement design and engineering group throughout Pennsylvania with development and delivery of geotechnical assignments


• Assist with client relations to secure future clients and workload


• Foster innovative design concepts related to Geotechnical Engineering to enhance project efficiency


• Serve as Project Engineer on a variety of geotechnical related projects


• Prepare task proposals


• Develop and oversee subsurface exploration programs


• Prepare design calculations and geotechnical engineering reports


• Aid in producing construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates


• Serve as a liaison between clients and firm

Required Skills and Experience

• Passion for client service and engineering


• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering


• 5 to 10 years of Geotechnical Design Experience (PennDOT experience preferred)


• Knowledge of PennDOT Geotechnical and Pavement MOI's and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification


• Understanding of the following software: Microsoft Office, gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, Slide, Settle 3, Slope/w, AASHTOWare Pavement ME, GRLWEAP


• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MS or advanced degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering preferred


• Professional Engineer License is preferred, Pennsylvania preferred, ability to obtain PA PE required within 6-months

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off


• Hybrid work (home and office)


• Tuition reimbursement


• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances


• Paid parental leave


• Wellness programs and employee resource groups


• Career development


• Matching 401(k) plan


• Paid holidays


• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering, construction management and environmental firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities where we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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