Geotechnical Technical Manager (Dams and Levees)

GEOTECHNICAL PRACTICE

Michael Baker is a leading provider of geotechnical engineering services with global reach and mobility. Michael Baker has developed a long-term commitment to excellence in geotechnical services, including those for dams and levees, roadway, bridge design, construction and preservation.

Our efforts culminate with innovative solutions that minimize uncertainty and create innovative efficient geotechnical solutions that add value, save costs, and benefit the design and construction process for our clients.

With over 60 years of proven success, Michael Baker’s Geotechnical Practice has provided consistent, high-quality geotechnical engineering services to a vast network of local clients, international clients, and everything in between.

Michael Baker is currently the 6th largest Environmental and Geotechnical Firm in the Mid-Atlantic, as ranked by ENR in 2023.

We have established a legacy of responding to the toughest challenges with innovative and sustainable geotechnical designs.

DESCRIPTION

Relocation assistance is available!

Michael Baker is currently looking to continue to grow and enhance our Geotechnical Department in Moon Township, PA and we are seeking a motivated and dynamic Geotechnical Technical Manager to be a part of our Team.

The ideal candidate will work directly under the supervision of the department manager and focus on delivering projects for a wide variety of clients.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise with remedial and new dam design projects, from planning and feasibility studies to conceptual and final design.

This position will provide engineering design and oversight through successful delivery as well as leading and mentoring project teams in design for dams, levees, and other water retention structures.

Michael Baker provides a flexible work environment with a balanced mix of office, home, and field work. You’ll be leading a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of dams, levees and other water retention structure projects that include planning, design, engineering, and construction support.

Other responsibilities will include the oversight of the projects, including adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, and quality control / quality assurance.

The successful candidate will cultivate and maintain positive client relationships as well as lead proposal development.

Our Geotechnical Practice thrives on challenges, big and small. We are a cohesive team that supports one another through workshare and mentorship.

Michael Baker Geotech is a dynamic mix of creative minds, problem solvers, and go-getters. Join us !

The duties of a Geotechnical Technical Manager will consist of the following :

• Have a profound understanding of geotechnical and foundation engineering theory and practice.
• Extensive experience with design of dams, levees and other water retention structures.
• Extensive experience in all phases of various remedial and new dam design projects, from planning and feasibility studies to conceptual and final design.
• Perform and direct others with analyses, reporting, design and provide technical guidance and mentor less experienced personnel on specific tasks.
• Extensive experience with stability, seepage, bearing capacity, and settlement analyses for various types of dams.
• Prepare and manage geotechnical field exploration and laboratory testing programs.
• Prepare geotechnical reports detailing subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, construction monitoring and quality assurance / control phases of work and other field / laboratory studies.
• Develop geotechnical investigation programs and perform site visits, report findings to Project Managers and Clients.
• Prepare moderately complex studies, construction level drawings and specifications, drawings, maps, reports and supporting documentation such as those needed for highways, structures, landfills, dams and other large-scale facilities.
• Communicate with clients regarding project issues, holds and attends meetings.
• Assist Project Managers in ensuring that task and project schedules and budgets are met.
• Coordinate with technicians to ensure timely and accurate completion of field activities and accurate document or drawing preparation.
• Responsible for document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives.
• Prepares scope of work and man-hour requirements for proposals.
• Assist with marketing / business development initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Civil Engineering with Master of Science Degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in Geotechnical design and construction projects.
• Extensive experience in design and analysis of dams, levees and other water retention structures.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as SLIDE, Slope / w, Seep / w, Sigma / w, LPILE, PLAXIS, FB-MultiPier and gINT is preferred.
• Strong analytical and technical report writing skills.
• Ideal candidates will possess PE License in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or other states with ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months).
• Experience working independently and within project teams.
• Excellent technical writing and public / client presentation capabilities.
• Sound problem-solving and communication skills.
• Abilities to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts are essential.

Preferred Requirements :

Masters of Science Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.

COMPENSATION

The National salary range for this position is $115,064 - $166,543. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate, and relative to salary ranges in the offering office.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.

Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.