Project Engineer, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join its Dams & Hydraulics Team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The position follows a hybrid work model with regular attendance at the Pittsburgh office, and relocation may be offered to the right candidate. The role focuses on leading geotechnical staff and assisting project managers with planning and overseeing subsurface explorations and performing analyses for transportation, facilities, water resources, and other projects. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to field explorations, construction projects, laboratory testing, geotechnical design and analysis, and preparation or review of complete design packages. The role also includes providing technical direction to less-tenured staff, leading projects for public- and private-sector clients, developing proposals, and supporting client relationship and business development activities. Occasional travel to remote project sites and regional offices is required. GFT describes its work as supporting sustainable water management and infrastructure, including dams and levees, water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Four to ten years of relevant post-graduation work experience.
- Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Experience with PennDOT geotechnical work.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, gINT, ALLPILE, GEO-SLOPE, GRLWEAP, LPILE, SLIDE, SHAFT, and SETTLE3D software.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, including out of town to remote project sites and regional offices.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds and traverse steep slopes and rough terrain.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Current driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree with a geotechnical focus.
Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical staff in planning and overseeing field explorations, construction projects, and laboratory testing.
- Perform geotechnical design and analysis for shallow and deep foundations, slope stability of landslides, settlement estimates, earth retaining systems, and ground improvement assessments for complex sites.
- Develop or review complete design packages, including geotechnical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Provide technical direction to less-tenured staff.
- Provide geotechnical engineering services and leadership in a team environment.
- Serve as lead geotechnical engineer and/or project manager for a variety of projects supporting public- and private-sector clients.
- Develop proposals and participate in other business development activities.
- Assist senior staff with client relationship management, business development, and expanding services for existing clients.
- Travel occasionally to remote project sites and regional offices as project needs require.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment combining in-person and remote work.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, including access to internal and external training programs and support for active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
- Relocation may be offered to the right candidate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
