Geotechnical Staff Engineer III

General Summary

Geotechnical Engineers at PEA Group support and lead geotechnical investigations, pavement investigations, engineering analysis, foundation recommendations, and construction observation. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently manage routine geotechnical investigations.
• Perform engineering analyses including:
  • Retaining walls
  • Pavement design
  • Settlement evaluations
  • Slope stability
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports for review.
• Respond to contractor and client questions regarding recommendations.
• Coordinate field activities and subcontractors.
• Prepare permit applications and agency submittals as required.
• Review construction materials testing reports and technicians' daily reports.
• Evaluate site soil conditions and develop engineering recommendations.
• Support proposal preparation and project planning.
• Provide informal guidance to junior engineers.

Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field.
• EIT certification is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Knowledge and Experience

• Soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
• Earthwork and compaction requirements.
• Pavement design principles.
• Retaining wall and slope stability analysis.
• Subsurface investigation methods.
• Construction observation and testing.
• Geotechnical report preparation.
• Familiarity with ASTM, AASHTO, MDOT, and local standards.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting requirements and agency coordination.
• Experience with geotechnical software preferred.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Collaboration, professionalism, and mentorship capabilities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with occasional outdoor work related to surveying, inspection, and testing activities at development, construction, or public works sites. The role requires hand-eye coordination to operate drafting tools, computers, and standard office equipment. Employees may occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear, and may occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Availability

This is a full-time position. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to meet project schedules.

Travel

Travel will be required to respective job sites and is primarily local during the business day. 

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job family.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to these roles.

PEA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.