Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Projects Leader

Awk Consulting Engineers Inc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company paid Disability insurance

Paid out-of-state Licensure (if reqd)

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

AWK Consulting Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Professional to join our team at our Pittsburgh HQ and Harrisburg office.

The role emphasizes design and analysis of foundation systems, slope stability, earth retention, exploration, and mentoring of junior staff. Candidates should have a BS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (MS preferred), 10–15 years of geotechnical experience, PE certification, and strong communication and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or associated engineering discipline); MS preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• PE certification.
• Project experience with bridges, roadways, retaining walls, soil and rock slopes, embankments, buildings, and various methods of ground improvements.
• Must be able to manage and be in charge of multiple projects from inception to closure.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of foundation systems and bearing capacity with settlements under varying subsurface conditions and loads.
• Design and analysis of earth retention systems (concrete gravity, soldier beam and lagging, sheet pile walls).
• Slope stability analyses using GSTABL and SLIDE.
• Prepare and supervise geotechnical reports with clear writing.
• Direct and manage projects across government, industrial, and private sectors including highways, bridges, and tunnels.
• Oversee geotechnical exploration and drilling oversight.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

BS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

L-PILE

P-Y Wall

MathCAD

WEAP

GRLWEAP

Job description

AWK Consulting Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Professional to join our team at our Pittsburgh HQ and Harrisburg office.

The role emphasizes design and analysis of foundation systems, slope stability, earth retention, exploration, and mentoring of junior staff. Candidates should have a BS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (MS preferred), 10–15 years of geotechnical experience, PE certification, and strong communication and project-management skills.