Regional Geotechnical Engineering Market Sector Leader

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Regional Geotechnical Engineering Market Segment Leader to oversee geotechnical solutions for transportation projects. Responsibilities include team leadership, project management, and preparation of reports and estimates. Candidates should have 15-25 years of experience, a PE license in Pennsylvania, and proficiency in geotechnical software. This role provides a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects and mentor junior engineers. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 15 - 25 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Must possess a Professional Engineering License in PA.
• Experience managing geotechnical projects for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff on geotechnical engineering tasks.
• Mentor junior-level geotechnical staff.
• Maintain project communication with clients.
• Prepare man-hour estimates for tasks.
• Provide quality control oversight.
• Coordinate with bridge structural designers.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Geotechnical field reconnaissance

Technical writing

Budget monitoring

Team leadership

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS or PhD in relevant field

Tools

CADD (Microstation)

MS Office

LPile

GRLweap

DRIVEN

SLIDE

gINT

Job description

Regional Geotechnical Engineering Market Segment Leader

Job ID: 14668   | # of Openings: 1
Job Location: US-PA-Mechanicsburg | US-PA-King of Prussia | US-PA-Canonsburg
Category: Civil
Relocation Assistance: No

Dewberry is currently seeking a Pennsylvania Regional Geotechnical Engineering Market Segment Leader in our Pittsburgh, Mechanicsburg, or Philadelphia Pennsylvania Offices. The ideal candidate will have 15 - 25 years of geotechnical engineering experience on PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), and/or design-build projects. Applicants must have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in groups.

The successful candidate will be part of a team designing geotechnical solutions for a wide variety of transportation projects including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, soil/rock anchors and embankments. The candidate will lead a team of professionals performing geotechnical field reconnaissance, preparing and administering boring contracts, performing geotechnical calculations, and preparing Geotechnical and Foundation Recommendation Reports. The candidate will also be involved in the development of proposals, contract plans, the preparation of engineer's estimates and construction specifications, and performing construction support services.

Experience is required in project management and budgeting, preparing technical and cost proposals, and understanding QA/QC procedures. The ideal applicant will have the experience and/or desire to market geotechnical engineering services. Applicants must possess their PE in PA and have experience working on projects across the Commonwealth.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff in completing geotechnical engineering tasks for transportation projects, including slope stability analyses, Subsurface Exploration Planning Submissions, Foundation Recommendation Reports, Geotechnical Engineering Reports and Alternatives Analyses and other geotechnical related reports.
• Provide a team environment, mentorship, and training for junior level geotechnical staff.
• Maintain team building and project communication with both internal and external clients.
• Assist in developing statements of interest.
• Determine scope of work and prepare man-hour estimates for geotechnical engineering tasks.
• Provide quality control oversight for all aspects of the geotechnical engineering tasks.
• Coordinate with bridge structural designers.
• Communicate with clients, establish goals and objectives for project teams, and schedule and coordinate resources to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the performance expectations of the client.
• Involvement in professional societies is encouraged.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering), MS or PhD degree preferable.
• Minimum 15 years of experience with PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike Commission.
• Experience in the use of PennDOT design specifications and AASHTO.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Proficiency using CADD (Microstation preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Proficient in the use of LPile, GRLweap, DRIVEN, SLIDE and gINT.
• Experience with structure related foundation design for transportation projects including:
  • Bridges
  • Retaining Walls
  • Culverts
  • Reinforced Soil Slopes
  • Temporary Shoring
  • Sign Structures
  • Contract Plans
  • Engineer's Estimates
  • Construction Specifications
  • Shop Drawing Review
• Maintain positive employee relations and proactive project communication.
• Ability to monitor schedules and budgets.
• Strong technical writing skills required for reports.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record will be required.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So, if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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