Senior Geotechnical Engineer

ARM Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a self-driven and experienced Geotechnical Senior Engineer to join their team. The role involves managing complex geotechnical projects while establishing strong client relationships and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Candidates should possess at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and have a significant background in geotechnical tasks. This position is ideal for ambitious individuals eager to grow in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of geotechnical experience required.
• Strong technical competency and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop project timelines and maintain schedules.
• Act as the primary point of contact with clients.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Ability

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

P.E. registration

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

ARM is looking for a self-driven and experienced Geotechnical Senior Engineer who has a strong business acumen and embodies an ownership mentality. As a Senior Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, CAD designers, and other staff to service our Geotechnical needs. This role will establish client relationships, define client needs, develop winning strategies, prepare proposals, and manage the development, design and permitting of a wide range of projects related, including: shallow foundations; deep foundations; retaining structures; karst hazards; mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) berms/walls; slope stability; ground improvement techniques; geotechnical support of shale gas projects and solid waste projects; and others. Experience with dam inspections, monitoring, rehab, and permitting is also desired.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain schedules, develop project timelines, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule and within budget guidelines.
• Act as the direct point of contact in communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Assess and mitigate project risks in advance of detailed engineering efforts.
• Assist the ARM business development team, including the preparation of technical proposals.
• Perform and/or check technical calculations and prepare project reports and specifications.
• Prepare client communications, proposals, contract documents, etc. and consults with other internal partners as needed.
• Monitor project work progress, adhere to the scope of work and communicate with key stakeholders including the project manager, client, and subcontractors.
• Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature and develop effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is a minimum. Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
• P.E. registration required.
• 5+ years of geotechnical experience.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills: articulate, assertive, and confident.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects.
• Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.
• Ambitious and eager to grow.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated mentality.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with key stakeholders.
• Must have strong technical competency and analytical ability.
• Must be able to work independently and collaborate with peers when appropriate.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.
• Understanding of financial models and budget management.
• Reasonably proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and other industry-specific software.