Staff Geotechnical Engineer: Field Investigation & Reports

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join a collaborative team. You will assist in planning and executing field investigations, monitor foundation and earthwork construction, and contribute to logs and geotechnical reports on large projects.

The role emphasizes in-field work, data collection, and problem solving with opportunities for career growth within a top-ranked firm offering comprehensive benefits and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required; Master’s degree with Geotechnical specialty preferred.
• 0-3 years of work-related experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• EIT Certification, or current FE exam registration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Willingness to spend the majority of work hours in the field.
• Travel may be required based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and recording data.
• Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities and monitor conformance with documents.
• Identify and implement solutions to routine and complex field or laboratory problems.
• Prepare logs and field forms, drilling/test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs.
• Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches.
• Document and communicate issues to supervisor; perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Field investigations planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical (preferred)

Job description

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join a collaborative team. You will assist in planning and executing field investigations, monitor foundation and earthwork construction, and contribute to logs and geotechnical reports on large projects.

The role emphasizes in-field work, data collection, and problem solving with opportunities for career growth within a top-ranked firm offering comprehensive benefits and professional