Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Pennoni
Pittston Township, PAFresher51m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Pennoni is hiring a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team on a full-time, direct basis at our Pittston, PA office.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Engineers with the execution of multiple concurrent geotechnical projects.
- Work with internal clients (Staff Engineers, Geologists, Designers, etc.) while also coordinating efforts with external customers (clients, drilling subcontractors, etc.) to ensure effective workflow.
- Work with Field staff as well as coordinating with clients & contractors during construction.
- Perform construction observation and materials testing.
- Perform geotechnical field explorations (test borings, test pits, infiltration testing, etc.).
- Assist with / perform geotechnical engineering investigations; this involves preparing reports and developing recommendations.
- Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably a BS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering).
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Reliable Transportation.
- Proficiency on standard office software applications, especially Microsoft Office 365 (including Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Familiarity with engineering tools (e.g.: geotechnical engineering software, CADD, etc.); exposure to AutoCAD and/or gINT is a plus!
Qualifications
- FE / EIT or obtain their EIT within a year of their hire.
- Basic Geotechnical Engineering experience.
- Knowledge of soil mechanics, bearing capacity, settlement.
- Professional experience working on construction projects.
- Capability of coordinating and overseeing field-based construction inspection operations.
- Experience with observing and documenting construction activities (e.g.: concrete placement, deep & shallow foundation construction, earthwork, infiltration testing, basic survey & layout activity, test pits, test borings, etc.).
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
- Excellent organizational skills: ability to multi-task / prioritize multiple assignments effectively in order to proactively balance workload while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).