Associate Designer, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics

GFT is currently seeking an entry level Designer to join our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics team in Pittsburgh, PA. This will require regular attendance to 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:   

The Associate Designer will assist in the completion of geotechnical projects within a wide variety of business sectors including transportation, navigation, water resources, and site development.  This individual will assist in the planning and execution of subsurface investigation programs; completion of various geotechnical analyses and design including shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, and slope stability evaluations; and development of design and construction deliverables including geotechnical reports and construction drawings.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Perform geotechnical calculations and designs for various projects and facilities including, but not limited to shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, tieback anchors, soil nails, concrete and earth dam slope stability and seepage analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of written reports and documentation, geotechnical correspondence, design and construction drawings and specifications.
• Assist in the planning of subsurface explorations and laboratory testing investigations.
• Execute subsurface investigations in support of geotechnical design and evaluation efforts, including test boring inspection, site reconnaissance, and other means of data collection as required.
• Provide construction observation support during the construction phase of various projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required
• 0 to 3 years of geotechnical experience with an emphasis in subsurface exploration and/or design and development of geotechnical deliverables including reports, drawings, and specifications
• EIT Required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and report writing skills
• Strong leadership ability and personal initiative. The candidate is expected to have a genuine long-term interest in geotechnical engineering and a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Excellent field observation and data collection/documentation skills
• Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons
• Must be able to traverse and carry equipment across rugged terrain
• Must have current Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering highly desired
• Experience with foundation and retaining wall designs, soil and/or rock slope mitigation, seepage analysis, ground improvements, and earth structure design and analysis
• Experience with common geotechnical software such as APILE, LPILE, SHAFT, SLIDE, GeoStudio, DeepEx, gINT, etc.
• Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 

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

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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