Senior Geotechnical Engineering Professional

Awk Consulting Engineers Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Professional to join their team. This is a full-time role that requires 10-15 years of relevant experience and involves designing various foundation systems, managing projects, and preparing geotechnical reports. The position offers benefits such as competitive salary, parking, and professional development opportunities. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the provided contact information.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering is required.
• PE certification is needed.
• Experience managing multiple projects from inception to closure.
• Experience with bridges, roadways, retaining walls, slopes, embankments, buildings, and ground improvement methods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from proposal through completion.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze foundation systems for structures.
• Manage projects in various sectors including government and private.
• Prepare and supervise geotechnical engineering reports.
• Design MSE walls and reinforced soil slopes.
• Prepare and supervise geotechnical investigation reports and field data collection.
• Direct and manage projects across government, industrial, and private sectors.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Civil or Geological Engineering

MS in related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

L-PILE

Slope Stability Programs

Project Management Software

Slope Stability 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. Self-motivated individuals with 10-15 years of relevant work experience and strong academic background should submit a cover letter and resume to AWK, per the instructions below.

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

How to apply

For consideration, reply with a resume highlighting your experience, expression of interest and compensation requirements. Please email your resume to [e-mail] or mail to Human Resources, 1225 Rodi Rd. Turtle Creek, PA 15145.

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.