Civil Engineer I - Geotechnical

About the role

The ideal candidate will work directly under the supervision of a senior geotechnical engineer 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses, reporting, and design
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced personnel on specific tasks
• Prepare geotechnical reports detailing subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, construction monitoring, and quality assurance/control phases of work and other field / laboratory studies
• Prepare geotechnical field exploration and laboratory testing programs
• Occasionally perform site visits, drilling inspection, and logging duties and report findings to more experienced Engineers and/or Project Managers
• Perform QA/QC reviews of calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Prepare moderately complex studies, construction level drawings and specifications, maps, reports, and supporting documentation such as those needed for highways, structures, landfills, dams, and other large-scale facilities
• Assist Project Managers and more experienced Engineers in communication with clients regarding to project tasks and attend meetings
• Assist Project Managers in ensuring that task and project schedules and budgets are met
• Assist with defining scope of work and man-hour requirements, proposal production, and implementing marketing initiatives
• Cook with technicians to ensure timely and accurate completion of field activities and accurate document or drawing preparation
• Maintain technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives
• Maintain professional licensure

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering with Master of Science Degree preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Geotechnical design and construction
• Expertise in PennDOT design requirements and policies is a must
• Current PennDOT drilling inspector certification or ability to obtain is preferred
• Experience with stability, seepage, bearing capacity, and settlement analyses for various types of dams, levees, and other water retention structures
• Practical experience in the field

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will possess PE License in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or other states with ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months)
• Experience working independently and within project teams
• Excellent technical writing and public/client presentation capabilities
• Sound problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Experienced in geotechnical design software such as SLIDE, Slope/w, Seep/w, Sigma/w, LPILE, Settle 3, PLAXIS, FB-MultiPier and gINT
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Access) proficiency is required

Preferred Requirements

• Master of Science Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $ 78,099 to $123,034 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits