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Michael Baker International · 1 day ago

Geotechnical Technical Manager I

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with a commitment to excellence in geotechnical services. The Geotechnical Technical Manager I will lead geotechnical analyses, manage field exploration programs, and provide mentorship to junior engineers while ensuring quality and timely project delivery.

ArchitectureInformation TechnologyService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and perform geotechnical analyses, reporting, and design tasks; provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Conduct and oversee design analyses for shallow and deep foundations, earth-retaining structures, slope stabilization systems, dams, and levees

Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, including subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, construction monitoring, and QA/QC documentation

Plan, manage, and execute geotechnical field exploration programs and laboratory testing initiatives

Perform site visits and communicate findings to senior engineers and project managers

Review and ensure quality of calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates

Develop moderately complex studies, construction-level drawings, specifications, maps, and supporting documentation for highways, structures, landfills, dams, and other large-scale facilities

Support project managers and senior engineers in client communications and participate in project meetings

Assist in monitoring project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

Coordinate with technicians to ensure accurate and timely completion of field activities and documentation

Maintain technical expertise through ongoing training and professional development

Maintain active professional licensure

Qualification

Geotechnical designProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseGeotechnical design softwareClient presentation skillsField experienceTechnical writingProject managementTeam collaborationAdaptabilityProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Minimum of 7 years of experience in geotechnical design and construction

In-depth knowledge of PennDOT design requirements and policies

Expertise in stability, seepage, bearing capacity, and settlement analyses for dams, levees, and other water-retention structures

Hands-on field experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months

Proven experience preparing scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals

Strong technical writing and client presentation skills

Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in geotechnical design software (e.g., SLIDE, Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W, LPILE, PLAXIS, FB-MultiPier, gINT)

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Master's degree

Company

Michael Baker International

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Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.

Founded in 1940

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://mbakerintl.com/

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