Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Foundations & Seismic

Matrix PDM Engineering; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix PDM Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Senior Engineer I in the United States to develop proposals and deliver technical work for industrial projects. You will lead geotechnical investigations, coordinate subconsultants, review reports, and advise on foundation design while applying strong technical judgment.

Responsibilities include preparing scope documents, performing settlement and slope stability calculations, and supporting proposals.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical specialization.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.
• 6+ years of geotechnical engineering experience in industrial facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares scope of work documents for geotechnical investigations and site-specific seismic studies.
• Coordinates geotechnical subconsultants and field soil boring locations.
• Reviews geotechnical reports and site-specific seismic reports prepared by consultants.
• Advises and coordinates with foundation engineers to optimize foundation solutions.
• Prepares foundation settlement calculations.
• Prepares slope stability calculations.
• Assists in proposal preparation and coordinates with engineers and staff.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Detail oriented

Proactive approach

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical

PE license preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Matrix PDM Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Senior Engineer I in the United States to develop proposals and deliver technical work for industrial projects. You will lead geotechnical investigations, coordinate subconsultants, review reports, and advise on foundation design while applying strong technical judgment.

Responsibilities include preparing scope documents, performing settlement and slope stability calculations, and supporting proposals.