PRACTICE

Since the mid-1950s, Michael Baker's Geotechnical Practice has been a leader in providing geotechnical services throughout the United States and abroad. From the simple to the complex, Michael Baker's Geotechnical Practice has local, regional, national and global expertise that is used to transfer our knowledge across projects for the benefit of our clients. Michael Baker has developed a long-term commitment to excellence in geotechnical services, including those for roadway, bridge and dam design, construction and preservation – a major part of Michael Baker’s dedication to the transportation infrastructure. 

With over 60 years of success and a global reach, Michael Baker's Geotechnical Practice has provided consistent, high-quality geotechnical engineering services to a vast network of local clients, international clients and everything in between.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is currently looking to continue to grow and enhance our Geotechnical Department in Moon Township, PA and we are seeking a motivated and dynamic Geotechnical Engineer to be a part of our Team. The ideal candidate will work directly under the supervision of a senior geotechnical engineer or the department manager and focus on delivering projects for a wide variety of clients. 

Michael Baker provides a flexible work environment with a balanced mix of office, home, and field work. You will be applying geotechnical engineering principles and procedures on a variety of projects including those for dams and levees, roadways, bridges, rail and transit systems, government, and commercial facilities.

Our Geotechnical Practice thrives on challenges, big and small. We are a cohesive team that supports one another through workshare and mentorship. Michael Baker Geotech is a dynamic mix of creative minds, problem solvers, and go-getters. Join us!

*This is a Hybrid opportunity based from our Moon Township office in PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and perform geotechnical analyses, reporting, and design tasks; provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Conduct and oversee design analyses for shallow and deep foundations, earth-retaining structures, slope stabilization systems, dams, and levees. Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, including subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, construction monitoring, and QA/QC documentation. Plan, manage, and execute geotechnical field exploration programs and laboratory testing initiatives. Perform site visits and communicate findings to senior engineers and project managers. Review and ensure quality of calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. Develop moderately complex studies, construction-level drawings, specifications, maps, and supporting documentation for highways, structures, landfills, dams, and other large-scale facilities. Support project managers and senior engineers in client communications and participate in project meetings. Assist in monitoring project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Coordinate with technicians to ensure accurate and timely completion of field activities and documentation. Maintain technical expertise through ongoing training and professional development. Maintain active professional licensure.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 7 years of experience in geotechnical design and construction. In-depth knowledge of PennDOT design requirements and policies. Expertise in stability, seepage, bearing capacity, and settlement analyses for dams, levees, and other water-retention structures. Hands-on field experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months. Proven experience preparing scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals. Strong technical writing and client presentation skills. Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in geotechnical design software (e.g., SLIDE, Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, LPILE, PLAXIS, FB-MultiPier, gINT). Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $102,000 - $155,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

 

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