Entry to Mid-Level Geotechnical Field Technician

Penn Environmental & Remediation•Doylestown, PA

About The Position

At Penn E&R, we empower professionals to create lasting, positive impact through environmental remediation, civil engineering design, and regulatory guidance that protect ecosystems, restore land, and improve infrastructure. Whether you're cleaning up a former industrial site or designing a stormwater management system for a new development, your work here contributes to a safer, more sustainable world. Bring your creativity, resourcefulness, and drive to Penn E&R, where every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. Ready to take on what’s next? Let’s make it happen together! We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager based in either our office in Doylestown or Pittsburgh, PA. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with an interest in project management to support the continued growth of Penn E&R's expanding operations in the mid-Atlantic U.S. Minimum qualifications for the position include: Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences, engineering or geology (EIT or GIT a bonus) Mechanical background is a plus 2-4 years of geotechnical drilling and logging experience Work independently on-site, manage smaller projects, and possess strong foundational knowledge of geotechnical practices Experience in the following areas: Soil and rock core logging per ASTM methods, and field oversight of SPT, CPT, rock coring, test pits Overburden and bedrock well construction Earthwork, subgrade preparation, piling inspections (driven/drilled). Basic understanding of soil mechanics and lab testing methods (e.g., Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, proctor testing). Proficiency in gINT (for log creation); experience with geotechnical modeling software (e.g., GeoStudio, Plaxis) and AutoCAD a bonus. Geotechnical analysis including bearing capacity evaluations, stability analysis and foundation designs a bonus We know that great work happens when people feel supported both on and off the job. That’s why we offer balance and benefits that support you. Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits Paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible A strong commitment to field and office safety A stable, growing company with local roots and regional impact Penn E&R, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences, engineering or geology
2-4 years of geotechnical drilling and logging experience
Work independently on-site, manage smaller projects, and possess strong foundational knowledge of geotechnical practices
Experience in Soil and rock core logging per ASTM methods, and field oversight of SPT, CPT, rock coring, test pits
Overburden and bedrock well construction
Earthwork, subgrade preparation, piling inspections (driven/drilled)
Basic understanding of soil mechanics and lab testing methods (e.g., Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, proctor testing).
Proficiency in gINT (for log creation)

Nice To Haves

EIT or GIT a bonus
Mechanical background is a plus
experience with geotechnical modeling software (e.g., GeoStudio, Plaxis) and AutoCAD a bonus
Geotechnical analysis including bearing capacity evaluations, stability analysis and foundation designs a bonus