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This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Pittsburgh, PA office. GFT is willing to relocate the right person.\nJoining 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.\nWhat you’ll be challenged to do:\nAs a Project 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.\nIn this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:\nLead 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.\nDevelop or review full design packages with geotechnical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.\nProvide technical directions to less tenured staff.\nWork in a team environment providing geotechnical engineering services and leadership.\nLead geotechnical engineer and/or project manager for a wide variety of engineering projects supporting public and private sector clients.\nDevelop proposals and participate in other business development activities.\nAssist senior staff in managing client relationships, including business and new client development to expand the scope of our existing services.\nWhat you will bring to our firm:\nBachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.\nMaster’s Degree with Geotechnical focus preferred. \n4 to 10 years of relevant working experience post-graduation.\nA PA P.E. is required, \nExperience with Microsoft Office applications, gINT, ALLPILE, GEO-SLOPE, GRLWEAP, LPILE, SLIDE, SHAFT, SETTLE3D software.\nMust be willing to travel occasionally, including out of town at remote project sites, regional offices, and as required by the scope of the project.\nMust be capable of lifting 30 pounds and traversing steep slopes and rough terrain.\nStrong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team environment.\nMust have current Driver’s License\nGeotechnical experience with PennDOT required\nCompensation: The salary range for this role is $94,000 - $125,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.\nFeatured Benefits:\nHybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.\nComprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.\nTax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.\nCompetitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.\nTuition reimbursement for continued education.\nCommitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations\nIncentive compensation for eligible positions.\nAt 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.\nOur 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™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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