Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

pennoniexternalcareers; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is hiring a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer for our Newark, DE office on a full-time basis. You will assist senior engineers on multiple geotechnical projects, perform field observations, and help prepare technical reports and recommendations.

Fieldwork will be regular, requiring travel to sites and coordination with clients, contractors, and internal staff. Preferred candidates hold a BS in civil/geotechnical/structural engineering, with FE/EIT or plans to obtain EIT within a year, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (BS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering preferred).
• FE / EIT or obtain EIT within a year of hire.
• Knowledge of soil mechanics, bearing capacity, settlement.
• Experience coordinating field-based construction inspection operations.
• Experience observing and documenting construction activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD and gINT; exposure to geotechnical software is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineers with the execution of multiple geotechnical projects.
• Coordinate with internal staff and external clients to ensure effective workflow.
• Work with Field staff and coordinate with clients and contractors during construction.
• Perform construction observation and materials testing.
• Conduct geotechnical field explorations (test borings, test pits, infiltration testing, etc.).
• Assist with / perform geotechnical investigations; prepare reports and develop recommendations.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Skills

FE / EIT

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Bearing capacity

Construction inspection

MS Office 365

AutoCAD

gINT

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

gINT

Geotechnical software

Job description

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that was founded over five decades ago! We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available while learning how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape; this ultimately contributes to resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse & iconic projects around the globe!

We are hiring for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Newark, DE.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist Engineers with the execution of multiple concurrent geotechnical projects.
• Work with internal clients (Staff Engineers, Geologists, Designers, etc.) while also coordinating efforts with external customers (clients, drilling subcontractors, etc.) to ensure effective workflow.
• Work with Field staff as well as coordinating with clients & contractors during construction.
• Perform construction observation and materials testing
• Perform geotechnical field explorations (test borings, test pits, infiltration testing, etc.)
• Assist with / perform geotechnical engineering investigations; this involves preparing reports and developing recommendations.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably a BS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering).

This person will be expected to work regularly in the field, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License as well as Reliable Transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FE / EIT or obtain EIT within a year of their hire.
• Basic Geotechnical Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of soil mechanics, bearing capacity, settlement
• Professional experience working on construction projects; ideally, this person is capable of coordinating and overseeing field-based construction inspection operations.
• Experience with observing and documenting construction activities (e.g.: concrete placement, deep & shallow foundation construction, earthwork, infiltration testing, basic survey & layout activity, test pits, test borings, etc.).
• Proficiency on standard office software applications, especially Microsoft Office 365 (including Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Familiarity with engineering tools (e.g.: geotechnical engineering software, CADD, etc.); exposure to AutoCAD and/or gINT is a plus!
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills: this person will be expected to multi-task / prioritize multiple assignments effectively in order to proactively balance their workload while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Work With Us?

Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm. At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of Pennoni’s individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole; we offer many opportunities to help you build your career! We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

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