Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Pittsburgh, PA

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Professional Service Industries (PSI) team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry!

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will work from the local office and is responsible for handling more complex geotechnical reports, from inception to completion and through the proposal phase all the way to the reporting phase.  The position will require that the candidate be responsible for assisting in reviewing reports prepared by other staff members and offer mentorship to more junior level staff.  The position will also consist of an element of business development in which the candidate is expected to market Intertek/PSI to local clients in efforts to increase overall revenue for the local operation.   

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for overall management of geotechnical engineering services and ownership of project tasks, including P & L responsibility
• Preparation of geotechnical proposals and reports and ensure that commitments to clients are met
• Execute geotechnical project assignments including, engineering analysis and customized geotechnical reports with detailed descriptions and statements
• Site Reconnaissance to assess site conditions and identify potential problems at the site through coordinated field visits
• Ability to identify problematic soils such as fill material, alluvium, organics and ability to call for additional investigation such as test pits and borings, as needed
• Understanding of rock, rock coring, and rock description
• Client relations and business development activities
• Responsible for the mentoring and training of staff technicians and engineers
• Actively participate in professional and technical organization

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. 

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• BS in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering required
• Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience required
  • Management experience highly desired
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines with the ability and desire to provide creative and practical solutions to meet the client’s needs
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in Pennsylvania highly preferred or the ability to obtain one within first year of employment
• EIT is required
• Experience working with gINT or similar software such as Open Ground
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential
• Must speak and write English fluently
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.