Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bridgeville. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse projects involving subsurface investigations, design support for retaining walls, and engineering calculations under senior staff's guidance. The company values professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and educational assistance. If you're passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Yearly bonus potential

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Educational Assistance Program

Free membership to professional societies

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company picnics and events

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering required.
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct subsurface investigations and prepare reports.
• Support design and preparation of plans for retaining walls.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

CADD experience

Slope stability design

Retaining wall design

Microsoft Office applications

Education

AS Degree in Engineering

BS Degree in Civil Engineering

E.I.T.

Tools

Slope stability software

Retaining wall design software

Job description

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is currently seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer with 1-3 years of experience to support our geostructural design group in our office in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting projects.

Staff Geotechnical Engineer Responsibilities

• Subsurface investigations including borings and test pits, reviewing exploration logs, lab results, and plans
• Support senior staff in design and preparation of plans for retaining walls and support of excavation structures
• Perform engineering calculations, including settlement, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures, slope stability, etc. under the observation of senior staff.
• Preparation of reports and plans
• Provide support to construction materials testing and observations group

Staff Geotechnical Engineer Job Requirements

• AS Degree in Engineering (or related field) required
• BS Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) preferred
• E.I.T. preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• CADD experience preferred
• Experience with slope stability and retaining wall design software preferred
• Experienced with Microsoft Office applications

GTA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Yearly bonus potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program
• Free membership to professional societies
• Professional Growth & Advancement – we’ll help you get there! - Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, Software Training
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company picnics and events and a great working environment!

Please note: This position may require standing for an extended duration as well as repetitive motions such as lifting or hammering. The employee must have the ability to use their hands to handle, finger or feel; reach, climb or balance; crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit, see and smell; including close, distance and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus. The employee will regularly lift and/or move 60 pounds; and occasionally move 80 pounds or more (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete or soil samples).

We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.