What We're Looking For:
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!
What You'll Do:
- 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.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 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-MultiPier and gINT.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Access) proficiency is required.
Preferred Requirements:
- Master of Science Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
Compensation:
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.
Why Choose Us:
- 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
