Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Tunstall Engineering Group•Cranberry Twp, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Tunstall Engineering Group is hiring a full-time Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The engineer applies geotechnical engineering skills to construction engineering work, including temporary support of excavation, permanent wall, anchor, slope stability, and pile designs, as well as CADD. The role supports contractors and the engineering team, develops designs and details for field use, performs engineering calculations and analyses, prepares construction documents, and observes construction sites. Some structural engineering support for wall and cofferdam bracing is also involved. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some variation based on project needs. This is a safety-sensitive position involving project-site work, including federal projects. Work may require being at heights, around heavy equipment, and in changing circumstances. The position is subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies related to the company’s status as a Federal Contractor. Tunstall Engineering Group provides structural and geotechnical engineering services from concept through construction, and works in both design-bid-build and design-build environments. The company emphasizes practical engineering solutions and the use of current technological tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency or familiarity with geotechnical analysis and computer modeling software such as Shoring Suite, DeepEX, Slide, LPile, MathCAD, STAAD, MicroStation, or AutoCAD.
0–3+ years of professional engineering experience; professional engineering experience is helpful but not required.

Nice To Haves

Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and provide geotechnical engineering support to contractors.
Design and develop details for contractors to use in the field.
Perform geotechnical engineering calculations.
Analyze and design walls, cofferdams, deep foundations, and slopes for stability.
Assist with structural engineering for bracing elements related to walls and cofferdams.
Create CAD sketches.
Assist the engineering team with preparing construction documents and completing projects and tasks.
Travel to and observe construction sites.