Geotechnical Engineer - Hydropower & Dams
Requisition ID: 102650 | Job Category: Energy | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
About the role
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain — upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!
Hatch is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Geotechnical Discipline in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You will support challenging energy projects, primarily in hydropower and dams, from concept development through construction. This role combines technical delivery, client engagement and team development. You will bring experience in embankment dams, foundations for hydropower structures and seismic geotechnical analysis, together with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Deliver geotechnical engineering analyses and designs for hydropower, dams and associated infrastructure.
- Perform assessments involving embankment dams, slope stability, seismic response, liquefaction, foundations, seepage, internal erosion and ground improvement.
- Support geotechnical site investigations, site characterisation and construction activities.
- Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications and other project documentation.
- Review technical documents and drawings prepared by the team.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated engineering solutions.
- Build and maintain client relationships, identify opportunities in the US market and prepare proposals for engineering services.
- Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, designers and technicians, and support the development of specialist geotechnical capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical specialisation, or geological engineering.
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States, subject to the requirements of the applicable state licensing board.
- 10–15 years of post-graduation geotechnical engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience in hydropower and dam projects, including embankment dams and foundations for hydropower structures.
- Experience in geotechnical investigations, site characterisation, soft-soil engineering, foundation assessments, seismic and liquefaction analyses, and seepage and internal erosion assessments.
- Experience supporting construction, from tender preparation through site inspections.
- Working knowledge of relevant geotechnical analysis, modelling and data-management tools, such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, LPILE, PLAXIS, gINT, Leapfrog or OpenGround.
- Experience mentoring technical staff and working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong technical writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel within the United States and internationally for short-term assignments, as required.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering or a related discipline.
- Previous consulting engineering experience.
- Experience with dam safety reviews.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally