Senior Geotechnical Engineering Professional

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

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Disability insurance
• Paid out-of-state Licensure (if required)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

AWK Consulting Engineers, Inc. has an immediate need for a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineering Professional at its headquarters location in Pittsburgh, PA and its branch office in Harrisburg, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and analysis of various shallow and deep foundation systems for structures; including calculations to determine bearing resistance or load-carrying capacity of the foundations along with the estimation of foundation settlements under different subsurface conditions and structural loading combinations
• Design and analysis of various permanent and temporary earth retention systems such as concrete gravity, soldier beam and lagging, sheet pile walls, etc.
• Slope stability analysis utilizing computer programs such as GSTABL and SLIDE
• Design and analysis of MSE walls and Reinforced Soil Slopes
• Preparation and supervision of the final geotechnical engineering reports. This activity requires excellent verbal communication skills as well as writing capabilities
• Direct and manage various types of projects in the government, industrial, and private sectors that will include highways, bridges, culverts, dams, tunnels, and public infrastructure improvements along with manufacturing facilities, tanks and towers and various commercial and residential developments
• Planning and execution of geotechnical exploration and providing oversight of geotechnical investigations including directing drilling subcontractors
• Direct, manage and supervise Junior Engineers with respect to field exploration, inspection and classifying soil and rock retrieved during drilling; prepare boring logs for various types of projects
• Responsible for data collection utilizing various types of field instrumentation such as inclinometers, piezometers, and settlement monitoring devices
• Computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, L-PILE, P-Y Wall, MathCAD, Slope Stability & Wave Equation Analysis Program (WEAP & GRLWEAP)
• Prepare scopes of work and manhour estimates for project work
• Co-design and manage multiple geotechnical engineering projects, concurrently
• Co-coordinate and execute various projects with Project and Junior Engineers, including ongoing mentoring of junior staff
• Work alongside project management teams to successfully monitor progress and implementation of intiatives
• Perform other related duties as required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Civil or Geological 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 the inception/proposal stage to project closure
• Dependable drive and character, as demonstrated with a stable work history
• Possess computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Software; and a working knowledge of geotechnical/structural analysis design software
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Superior communication skills, including verbal, social, and writing skills; the ability to interface with a diverse range of colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders

ABOUT US:

AWK Consulting Engineers, Inc. (AWK) is a dynamic and growing engineering firm encompassing several engineering disciplines: including geotechnical, drilling, surveying, pavement and rehabilitation design, structural engineering, and construction inspection and management.

AWK Consulting Engineers 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.