Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is currently seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer with 1-3 years of experience to support our geostructural design group in our Quakertown, Pennsylvania office. This is an excellent opportunity to work with, and be mentored by, experienced PEs on a wide variety of geotechnical and geostructural projects.
Staff Geotechnical (Geostructural) Engineer Responsibilities
- Subsurface investigations including borings and test pits, reviewing exploration logs, lab results, and plans
- Support senior staff in design and preparation of plans for retaining walls and support of excavation structures
- Perform engineering calculations, including settlement, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures, slope stability, etc. under the observation of senior staff.
- Preparation of reports and plans
- Provide construction materials testing and observations during the construction of MSE and support of excavation structures
Staff Geotechnical Engineer Job Requirements
- AS Degree in Engineering (or related field) required
- BS Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) preferred
- E.I.T. preferred
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- CADD experience preferred
- Experience with slope stability and retaining wall design software preferred
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
GTA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Yearly bonus potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending
- Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Educational Assistance Program
- Free membership to professional societies
- Professional Growth & Advancement – we’ll help you get there! - Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, Software Training
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition Program
- Company picnics and events and a great working environment!
YOUR FUTURE AT GTA AWAITS!! Our greatest asset is our people. This includes people like you! We are actively seeking motivated individuals to work on a wide range of exciting and challenging projects. Our talented team enjoys numerous opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.
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What We Do
Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) was incorporated in 1985 and employs more than 500 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. GTA focuses on geotechnical issues such as subsurface exploration, geotechnical and foundation engineering; groundwater resource and wastewater disposal issues; construction observation and materials testing; environmental issues from environmental assessments through management of remediation for contaminated water and soil; and natural resource services ranging from natural resource inventories to federal and state permit processing. Superior delivery of service and creative solutions complement our capabilities and collective commitment to our clients.
We provide these services for a wide range of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest regions. Our 21 office locations include: Quakertown, York, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh Metro, PA; Northeastern, OH; Somerset and Little Ferry, NJ; Abingdon, Baltimore, Laurel, Frederick, and Waldorf, MD; New Castle and Georgetown, DE; Richmond and Sterling, VA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC (GTA Associates, Inc.); and Orlando, FL.
Project types include: residential, retail, office, data centers, warehouse, industrial, energy, government, institutional, and recreational facilities. We also provide infrastructure design and improvement projects including roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, landfills, and utilities.
Accreditations: AASHTO and Army Corps of Engineers accredited soil, aggregate, and concrete laboratory facilities.
We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We encourage our employees to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally, and offer the foundation, tools, and resources for them to excel, which in turn provides optimum results for our clients.
