Civil Engineer I - Geotechnical

Michael Baker International•Moon Township, PA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

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!

Requirements

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.
Practical experience in the field.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
Current PennDOT drilling inspector certification or ability to obtain is preferred.
Ideal candidates will possess PE License in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or other states with ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months).
Experience with stability, seepage, bearing capacity, and settlement analyses for various types of dams, levees, and other water retention structures.

Responsibilities

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.