Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Schnabel Engineering•Harrisburg, PA

7d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our soon to be opened Harrisburg, PA area office is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing practice. In this role, you will collaborate with our team to lead, manage, and provide technical support for a wide variety of complex geotechnical and interdisciplinary infrastructure projects involving transportation, power/energy, water, federal, and other large-scale infrastructure across the region and nationwide. As an employee-owner, your voice will matter - you will have a say in how our business operates, share in our financial success, and work alongside a team moving in the same direction with a shared vision and purpose. We approach problems with creativity and innovation. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team. While this position will be based in our new Harrisburg office and work locally, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues in our Chadds Ford office.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant professional geotechnical engineering experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering (Master’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering is a plus)
Licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain a license within 6 months
Extensive geotechnical background, including a strong fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical engineering and soil/rock mechanics
Knowledge of design codes including IBC and AASHTO
Experience with ASD and LRFD design methodology
Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, MathCAD, gINT/OpenGround, BoreDM, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and data management computer programs
Experience with geotechnical analysis and design software such as: LPile, Group, MFAD, Slope/W, Slide, Dips, RocFall, RocPlane, Settle3D
Very good oral and written communications skills
Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and well-organized
Ability to navigate investigation and construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

Previous soil/rock slope evaluation, remediation design, and construction experience is a plus
Prior relevant experience with transportation, power/energy, water/wastewater foundation/geotechnical designs, subsurface investigations and geotechnical recommendation reports is preferred
Relevant geotechnical expertise including but not limited to shallow/deep foundations, stability analysis, retaining walls, liquefaction analysis, deformation analysis, and foundation and settlement analysis
Prior experience with PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and/or power-utility projects is a plus

Responsibilities

Project and task management
Lead, manage, and provide technical support within a collaborative team of geotechnical professionals in the region
Provide engineering support on geotechnical projects during the exploration, design, and construction phases
Planning, performing, and overseeing subsurface exploration and testing programs
Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level
Lead and support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, building teams and industry partnerships, and aligning the relevant technical expertise to best solve client challenges
Serve as a client interface, establishing goals and objectives for project teams, and planning, scheduling, and managing resources to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget
Preparing and/or reviewing field test logs and geological/engineering reports
Review and evaluate instrumentation and monitoring data
Preparing and/or overseeing geotechnical/geological engineering analysis and calculation packages and creation of various other supportive drawings and graphics
Development of geotechnical design drawings and specifications
Perform and oversee construction observation of specialty geotechnical works and foundation construction
Some overnight and out-of-town travel should be expected