Staff Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Delve Underground is hiring a Staff Geotechnical Engineer for its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The role supports the delivery of tunnels, shafts, excavation support, buried structures, and other underground infrastructure. Projects range from local pipeline crossings to large water, wastewater, and transit projects across the country. The position is suited to a motivated, detail-oriented, team-focused candidate with academic or professional experience in geotechnical engineering, excavation support, rock mechanics, or trenchless technologies. The engineer works under the direction and technical oversight of senior engineers and contributes to complex multidisciplinary projects. The advertised pay rate is $57,443–$94,683. Benefits include a full benefits program, paid holidays and paid time off, work-from-home flexibility, and a health and wellness reimbursement.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Geological Engineering.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or the ability and intent to earn it within six months of hiring.
- Relevant coursework or experience in several of the following areas: geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, tunneling, and subsurface investigation methods.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments and priorities.
- Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to work in the field.
- Willingness to travel for short-term assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software for slope and excavation stability, seepage, or seismic site response analysis, such as SLIDE, UNWEDGE, or DEEPSOIL.
- Understanding of local geology.
Responsibilities
- Support geotechnical investigation programs, including planning, permitting, implementation, field data collection and oversight, data reporting, and interpretive report writing.
- Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design calculations for tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and soil and rock slopes.
- Perform geologic and seismic hazard evaluations.
- Work under the direction of senior engineers who provide technical oversight.
- Write technical reports and other documents explaining the basis for analyses, designs, or recommendations.
- Assist with preparation of construction drawings and specifications for underground infrastructure.
- Contribute as an integral member of teams working on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
- Communicate effectively with internal staff and clients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company stock ownership program.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Generous paid-time-off program.
- Work-from-home flexibility.
- Health and wellness reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
