Geotechnical Technical Manager I
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 or the department manager 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
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in geotechnical design and construction.
- In-depth knowledge of PennDOT design requirements and policies.
- Expertise in stability, seepage, bearing capacity, and settlement analyses for dams, levees, and other water-retention structures.
- Hands-on field experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.
- Proven experience preparing scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals.
- Strong technical writing and client presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in geotechnical design software (e.g., SLIDE, Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, LPILE, PLAXIS, FB-MultiPier, gINT).
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform geotechnical analyses, reporting, and design tasks; provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Conduct and oversee design analyses for shallow and deep foundations, earth-retaining structures, slope stabilization systems, dams, and levees.
- Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, including subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, construction monitoring, and QA/QC documentation.
- Plan, manage, and execute geotechnical field exploration programs and laboratory testing initiatives.
- Perform site visits and communicate findings to senior engineers and project managers.
- Review and ensure quality of calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Develop moderately complex studies, construction-level drawings, specifications, maps, and supporting documentation for highways, structures, landfills, dams, and other large-scale facilities.
- Support project managers and senior engineers in client communications and participate in project meetings.
- Assist in monitoring project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Coordinate with technicians to ensure accurate and timely completion of field activities and documentation.
- Maintain technical expertise through ongoing training and professional development.
- Maintain active professional licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
