Technical Manager - Geotechnical

Michael Baker International • Hopewell Township, NJ

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Michael Baker International seeks a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Technical Manager to join our New Jersey Operation. The successful candidate will work in applying geotechnical engineering techniques, procedures and principles on a variety of civil and geotechnical engineering projects while supporting our project teams and client base that we service on a local and national basis. Projects can span all major areas within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Federal, and Commercial market sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15 - 25+ years of experience in geotechnical design and project management.
• Strong analytical and technical report writing skills, including numerical analysis as well as spreadsheet.
• Ability to be self-motivated and to research and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet budgets and deliverable deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering is required. Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) is desirable.
• P.E. license in NJ or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• Proficient geotechnical related commercial software.

Responsibilities

• Have a profound understanding of geotechnical and foundation engineering theory and practice.
• Demonstrate experience in design and analysis of transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate geotechnical reports provided by our clients, determine engineering properties and provide foundation recommendations.
• Prepare and manage geotechnical field exploration and external laboratory testing programs.
• Maintain a high level of excellence regarding Health, Safety and Environmental for colleagues and our clients.
• Prepare geotechnical reports detailing subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, construction monitoring and quality assurance/control phases of work and other field / laboratory studies.
• Perform and direct others with analyses for design of shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, and slope stabilization systems.
• Conducts site visits, perform construction monitoring and attend client meetings.
• Communicate with clients regarding project issues, project controls and attends meetings.
• Prepares scope of work and cost estimates for proposals.
• Satisfy project requirements by ensuring that quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Assists with marketing and business development efforts.

Benefits

• Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.
• Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior