Project Engineer, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics

GFT; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our Dams & Hydraulics Team in Pittsburgh, PA. This hybrid role requires regular attendance at the Pittsburgh office and relocation is possible for the right candidate.

You will lead geotechnical engineers, oversee explorations, and develop design packages for transportation, facilities, and water resources projects. Strong PennDOT experience and software proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Master’s Degree with Geotechnical focus preferred.
• 4 to 10 years of relevant working experience post-graduation.
• A PA P.E. is required,
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, gINT, ALLPILE, GEO-SLOPE, GRLWEAP, LPILE, SLIDE, SHAFT, SETTLE3D software.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally, including out of town at remote project sites, regional offices, and as required by the scope of the project.
• Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds and traversing steep slopes and rough terrain.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must have current Driver’s License
• Geotechnical experience with PennDOT required

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical staff in planning and overseeing field explorations, construction projects, laboratory testing, geotechnical design and analysis of shallow and deep foundations, slope stability analyses of landslides, settlement estimates, design of earth retaining systems, and ground improvement assessments for complex sites.
• Develop or review full design packages with geotechnical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Provide technical directions to less tenured staff.
• Work in a team environment providing geotechnical engineering services and leadership.
• Lead geotechnical engineer and/or project manager for a wide variety of engineering projects supporting public and private sector clients.
• Develop proposals and participate in other business development activities.
• Assist senior staff in managing client relationships, including business and new client development to expand the scope of our existing services.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Subsurface explorations planning

Analyses for transportation projects

Strong communication

PA P.E. license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s Degree with Geotechnical focus

Tools

gINT

ALLPILE

GEO-SLOPE

GRLWEAP

LPILE

SLIDE

SHAFT

SETTLE3D

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is willing to relocate the right person. Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our Dams & Hydraulics Team in Pittsburgh, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Pittsburgh, PA office. GFT is willing to relocate the right person. Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Project Geotechnical Engineer at GFT you will lead geotechnical engineers and assist project managers in planning and overseeing subsurface explorations and performing analyses for transportation, facilities, water resources and other types of projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead geotechnical staff in planning and overseeing field explorations, construction projects, laboratory testing, geotechnical design and analysis of shallow and deep foundations, slope stability analyses of landslides, settlement estimates, design of earth retaining systems, and ground improvement assessments for complex sites.
• Develop or review full design packages with geotechnical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Provide technical directions to less tenured staff.
• Work in a team environment providing geotechnical engineering services and leadership.
• Lead geotechnical engineer and/or project manager for a wide variety of engineering projects supporting public and private sector clients.
• Develop proposals and participate in other business development activities.
• Assist senior staff in managing client relationships, including business and new client development to expand the scope of our existing services.

Education | Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Master’s Degree with Geotechnical focus preferred.
• 4 to 10 years of relevant working experience post‑graduation.
• A PA P.E. is required,
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, gINT, ALLPILE, GEO‑SLOPE, GRLWEAP, LPILE, SLIDE, SHAFT, SETTLE3D software.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally, including out of town at remote project sites, regional offices, and as required by the scope of the project.
• Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds and traversing steep slopes and rough terrain.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must have current Driver’s License
• Geotechnical experience with PennDOT required

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Master’s Degree with Geotechnical focus preferred.
• 4 to 10 years of relevant working experience post‑graduation.
• A PA P.E. is required,
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, gINT, ALLPILE, GEO‑SLOPE, GRLWEAP, LPILE, SLIDE, SHAFT, SETTLE3D software.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally, including out of town at remote project sites, regional offices, and as required by the scope of the project.
• Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds and traversing steep slopes and rough terrain.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must have current Driver’s License
• Geotechnical experience with PennDOT required

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $94,000 - $125,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Core Business Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:

Full-Time