Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Dewberry; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse transportation projects, including bridges and retaining walls, while leading multi-disciplinary teams. With a focus on professional growth, you'll engage in geotechnical field reconnaissance, prepare essential reports, and ensure project delivery meets client expectations. If you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, especially with PennDOT.
• Proficiency in CADD and geotechnical software tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical design for transportation projects including slope stability.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and coordinate with structural designers.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Communication Skills

CADD (Microstation)

MS Office

Team Collaboration

Geotechnical Calculations

Driving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS or PhD in Civil Engineering

Tools

LPile

GRLweap

DRIVEN

SLIDE

gINT

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with at least 10 years of experience to work in our Eastern, Central, or Western PA locations. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth, a great working environment, and the opportunity to help our clients solve their most challenging problems.

The successful candidate will be part of a team designing simple and complex bridges and a variety of transportation-related structures. The candidate will perform geotechnical field reconnaissance, prepare and administer boring contracts, perform geotechnical calculations, and prepare 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs geotechnical related design for transportation projects including slope stability.
• Prepares Subsurface Exploration Planning Submissions, Foundation Recommendation Reports and other geotechnical related reports.
• Coordinates with bridge structural designers.
• Leads multi-disciplinary teams of professionals on large design projects.
• Leads strategy and capture planning on pursuits of large design projects.
• Communicates with clients, establishes goals and objectives for project teams, and schedules and coordinates resources to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the performance expectations of the client.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering), MS or PhD degree preferable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike Commission.
• Experience in the use of PennDOT design specifications and AASHTO.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is required (PE preferred).
• Proficiency using CADD (Microstation preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to work in a team environment.
• 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
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is 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 past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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

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

*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.