Geotechnical Engineering Technical Manager

Bridge Practice

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction, and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Seven by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders, and cable-stayed bridges.

What We're Looking For

Michael Baker International seeks a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Technical Manager to join our New Jersey Operation. The successful candidate will work in applying geotechnical engineering techniques, procedures and principles on a variety of civil and geotechnical engineering projects while supporting our project teams and client base that we service on a local and national basis. Projects can span all major areas within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Federal, and Commercial market sectors.

What You'll Do

• Have a profound understanding of geotechnical and foundation engineering theory and practice.
• Demonstrate experience in design and analysis of transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate geotechnical reports provided by our clients, determine engineering properties and provide foundation recommendations.
• Prepare and manage geotechnical field exploration and external laboratory testing programs.
• Maintain a high level of excellence regarding Health, Safety and Environmental for colleagues and our clients.
• Prepare geotechnical reports detailing subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, construction monitoring and quality assurance/control phases of work and other field / laboratory studies.
• Perform and direct others with analyses for design of shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, and slope stabilization systems.
• Conducts site visits, perform construction monitoring and attend client meetings.
• Communicate with clients regarding project issues, project controls and attends meetings.
• Prepares scope of work and cost estimates for proposals.
• Satisfy project requirements by ensuring that quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Assists with marketing and business development efforts.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15 - 25+ years of experience in geotechnical design and project management.
• Strong analytical and technical report writing skills, including numerical analysis as well as spreadsheet.
• Ability to be self-motivated and to research and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet budgets and deliverable deadlines.

Preferences

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering is required. Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) is desirable.
• P.E. license in NJ or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• Proficient geotechnical related commercial software.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $175,000.00 - $210,000.00. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.