Project Engineer, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics

GFT•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Hybrid

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 and requires regular attendance at the Pittsburgh office; relocation may be available for the right candidate. The role supports transportation, facilities, water resources, and other projects, contributing to work involving dams, levees, water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, conveyance, and environmental remediation. The Project Geotechnical Engineer leads geotechnical engineers and assists project managers with planning and overseeing subsurface explorations and conducting geotechnical analyses. The successful candidate may serve as lead geotechnical engineer or project manager on varied projects for public and private sector clients, provide technical direction to less tenured staff, and contribute to proposals, business development, and client relationship management. This role requires occasional travel, including to remote project sites and regional offices. The candidate must be able to lift 30 pounds and traverse steep slopes and rough terrain. GFT is a privately held AEC firm with more than 5,000 employees. The role is full-time, with core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The salary range is $94,000–$125,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

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 Microsoft Office applications, gINT, ALLPILE, GEO-SLOPE, GRLWEAP, LPILE, SLIDE, SHAFT, and SETTLE3D.
Willingness to travel occasionally, including to out-of-town remote project sites and regional offices as project scope requires.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and traverse steep slopes and rough terrain.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Current driver’s license.
Geotechnical experience with PennDOT.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with a focus in geotechnical engineering.

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, settlement, earth retaining systems, and ground improvement at 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 engineering projects supporting public and private sector clients.
Develop proposals and participate in business development activities.
Assist senior staff in managing client relationships and developing business and new clients to expand existing services.