Description

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!

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.

• 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 - $150,000 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.

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

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.