Design Engineer - Ground Improvement

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Design engineer creates and validates ground improvement solutions using geotechnical analysis and modeling.
9 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Pittsburgh, PA
Hybrid
Role
What you would be doing
finite element
design calculations
ground improvement
soil profiling
design docs
field support

A Design Engineer supports the sales and operations teams in both office and field settings by developing and implementing effective ground improvement solutions.

  • Defend and communicate design decisions and respond to reviewer feedback.
  • Prepare and coordinate final design documents, drawings, and calculations.
  • Perform design calculations, including stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and geotechnical/structural capacity of CMCs.
  • Prepare project documentation such as specifications, methods, and testing submittals.
  • Provide timely responses to project inquiries and support field teams.
  • Conduct finite element modeling (e.g., Plaxis) to assess soil-structure interactions.
  • Review field QA/QC data and address nonconforming site conditions.
  • Review geotechnical reports, project specifications, and civil/structural plans to support design development.
  • Develop soil profiles, cross sections, and select soil parameters for design.
  • Analyze and select ground improvement methods that meet project requirements (e.g., settlement, bearing capacity, stability, liquefaction mitigation).
What you bring
autocad
finite element
slope stability
civil engineering
pe
communication

Note - you must have US Citizenship or a Green Card to be considered.

  • Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Proficient in slope stability analysis, finite element modeling, and MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD preferred.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with 1+ years of geotechnical design experience or relevant coursework.
  • EIT or PE preferred. Working towards them is acceptable.
  • Strong understanding of geotechnical design principles and calculations.
  • Able to present technical information clearly and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Hybrid/ Remote Working
  • Annual Company Profit Share
  • Best work/ life balance in the industry.
  • Very strong compensation package.
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