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 role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the Pittsburgh office. Relocation may be offered to the right candidate. The successful candidate will lead geotechnical engineers and assist project managers in planning and overseeing subsurface explorations and performing analyses for transportation, facilities, water resources, and other projects. The work includes geotechnical design and analysis for complex sites, development or review of complete design packages, technical direction for less-tenured staff, project leadership, and support for proposals and business development. The position serves public and private sector clients and contributes to GFT’s work in dams, levees, water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and water conveyance and transmission. The role requires a civil engineering bachelor’s degree, a Pennsylvania Professional Engineer license, relevant geotechnical experience including PennDOT projects, and proficiency with specified engineering software. Occasional travel to project sites and regional offices is required, as are the physical ability to lift 30 pounds and traverse steep slopes and rough terrain.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- 4 to 10 years of relevant post-graduation work experience.
- Geotechnical experience with PennDOT.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, gINT, ALLPILE, GEO-SLOPE, GRLWEAP, LPILE, SLIDE, SHAFT, and SETTLE3D.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, including out of town to 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 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 and lead geotechnical design and analysis, including shallow and deep foundations, slope stability analyses of landslides, settlement estimates, earth-retaining system design, 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.
- Work collaboratively to provide geotechnical engineering services and leadership.
- Serve as lead geotechnical engineer and/or project manager on varied projects for public and private sector clients.
- Develop proposals and participate in other business development activities.
- Assist senior staff with client relationships, business development, and expanding services to existing clients.
Benefits
- Hybrid in-person and remote work environment.
- 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 (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, including internal and external training programs and support for active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
