Sr. Geotechnical Engineer

GFT is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team in Pittsburgh, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Pittsburgh, PA office.

Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at GFT you will lead geotechnical engineers and assist project managers in planning and overseeing subsurface explorations and performing analyses for transportation, facilities, water resources and other types of projects.

• Lead geotechnical staff in planning and overseeing field explorations, construction projects, laboratory testing, geotechnical design and analysis of shallow and deep foundations, slope stability analyses of landslides, settlement estimates, design of earth retaining systems, and ground improvement assessments for complex sites.
• Develop or review full design packages with geotechnical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Provide technical direction to less tenured staff;
• Work in a team environment providing geotechnical engineering services and leadership;
• Lead geotechnical engineer and/or project manager for a wide variety of engineering projects supporting public and private sector clients;
• Develop proposals and participate in other business development activities;
• Assist senior staff in managing client relationships, including business and new client development to expand the scope of our existing services.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Master's Degree with Geotechnical focus preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience post-graduation.
• A PA P.E. is required, or ability to obtain in first 6 months of hire.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, gINT, ALLPILE, GEO-SLOPE, GRLWEAP, LPILE, SLIDE, SHAFT, SETTLE3D software.
• Must be willing to travel, including extended periods out of town at remote project sites, regional offices, and as required by the scope of the project.
• Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds and traversing steep slopes and rough terrain.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must have current Driver's License
• Geotechnical experience with PennDOT required

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Internal Requisition ID: 2025 - 11728

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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