Civil Engineer - Geotechnical

Geotechnical Engineer

Michael Baker is currently looking to continue to grow and enhance our Geotechnical Department in Moon Township, PA and we are seeking a motivated and dynamic Geotechnical Engineer to be a part of our Team. The ideal candidate will work directly under the supervision of a senior geotechnical engineer and focus on delivering projects for a wide variety of clients.

Michael Baker provides a flexible work environment with a balanced mix of office, home, and field work. You will be applying geotechnical engineering principles and procedures on a variety of projects including those for dams and levees, roadways, bridges, rail and transit systems, government, and commercial facilities.

Our Geotechnical Practice thrives on challenges, big and small. We are a cohesive team that supports one another through workshare and mentorship. Michael Baker Geotech is a dynamic mix of creative minds, problem solvers, and go-getters. Join us!

• Under general supervision, perform analyses, reporting, and design and provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced personnel on specific tasks.
• Perform analyses for design of shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, slope stabilization systems, dams, and levees.
• Prepare geotechnical reports detailing subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, construction monitoring, and quality assurance/control phases of work and other field / laboratory studies.
• Prepare geotechnical field exploration and laboratory testing programs.
• Occasionally perform site visits, drilling inspection, and logging duties and report findings to more experienced Engineers and/or Project Managers.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Prepare moderately complex studies, construction level drawings and specifications, maps, reports, and supporting documentation such as those needed for highways, structures, landfills, dams, and other large-scale facilities.
• Assist Project Managers and more experienced Engineers in communication with clients regarding to project tasks and attends meetings.
• Assist Project Managers in ensuring that task and project schedules and budgets are met.
• Assist with defining scope of work and man-hour requirements, proposal production, and implementing marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate with technicians to ensure timely and accurate completion of field activities and accurate document or drawing preparation.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives.
• Responsible for maintaining professional licensure.

• BS degree in Civil Engineering with Master of Science Degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Geotechnical design and construction.
• Expertise in PennDOT design requirements and policies is a must.
• Current PennDOT drilling inspector certification or ability to obtain is preferred.
• Experience with stability, seepage, bearing capacity, and settlement analyses for various types of dams, levees, and other water retention structures.
• Practical experience in the field.
• Ideal candidates will possess PE License in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or other states with ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months).
• Experience working independently and within project teams.
• Excellent technical writing and public/client presentation capabilities.
• Sound problem-solving and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experienced in geotechnical design software such as SLIDE, Slope/w, Seep/w, Sigma/w, LPILE, Settle 3, PLAXIS, FB-Multi Pier and gINT.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Access) proficiency is required.

• Master of Science Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.

The approximate compensation range for this position is $ 78,099 to $123,034 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits