Geotechnical Project Manager

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that was founded over five decades ago! We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever‑changing technological advancements available while learning how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape;

this ultimately contributes to resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse & iconic projects around the globe!

We are hiring for a Geotechnical Project Manager to join our team on a full‑time direct basis at our office in Newark, DE.

• Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and construction inspection and testing proposals.
• Oversee staff for geotechnical projects, including field explorations, laboratory testing programs, advanced bearing capacity/settlement analysis, deep foundations, slope stability analysis, and other geotechnical analyses.
• Oversee staff performing inspection and testing during construction.
• Interface with clients and ensure quality, timely service.
• Manage construction observation and materials testing projects.
• Manage existing clients and develop new clients.
• Develop proposals.
• Perform and review geotechnical calculations.
• Draft and review geotechnical reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering‑oriented discipline (preferably a BS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering).
• 8+ years of professional experience working in engineering.
• PE license in DE or ability to obtain PE within 6 months of start date.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, contractors, owners, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to develop budgets and geotechnical scopes, and to develop comprehensive calculation packages suitable for review by regulatory agencies.
• Advanced knowledge of soil mechanics and foundation design, as well as slope stability and geotechnical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of IBC and construction testing (e.g., concrete, masonry, fireproofing, structural steel).
• Experience in dam design/analysis.
• Experience with local DOT methods and procedures (e.g., DelDOT, MDSHA, DDOT, NJDOT, PADOT).

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled