Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Pennoni
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- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 28
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About the company
Pennoni
Design · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.
What you'll do
- Assist engineers with geotechnical investigation, design, and construction-support assignments.
- Assist with test borings, test pits, and infiltration testing; document field conditions.
- Help evaluate field and laboratory results and prepare geotechnical calculations, foundation evaluations, recommendations, and reports.
- Coordinate assigned work with engineers, geologists, field personnel, clients, and drilling subcontractors.
- Observe foundation and earthwork construction and perform assigned materials testing.
- Support multiple projects while maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 0-3 years of relevant experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Ability to work in both office and field settings
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field assignments
- FE/EIT credential, or ability to obtain EIT within one year (preferred)
- Knowledge of soil mechanics, bearing capacity, settlement, and foundations (preferred)
- Internship, co-op, or other geotechnical or construction experience (preferred)
- Microsoft Office proficiency; familiarity with geotechnical software, AutoCAD, or Openground (preferred)
Key skills
Civil EngineeringFE/EIT credentialsoil mechanicsbearing capacitysettlementfoundationsMicrosoft Officegeotechnical softwareAutoCADOpengroundClear communicationsound organizationteamwork
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Job Responsibilities
Pennoni is currently seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to work out of our Philadelphia, PA office to perform the following, but not limited to:
Assist engineers with geotechnical investigation, design, and construction-support assignments.
Assist with test borings, test pits, and infiltration testing; document field conditions.
Help evaluate field and laboratory results and prepare geotechnical calculations, foundation evaluations, recommendations, and reports.
Coordinate assigned work with engineers, geologists, field personnel, clients, and drilling subcontractors.
Observe foundation and earthwork construction and perform assigned materials testing.
Support multiple projects while maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines.
Required Attributes
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
0-3 years of relevant experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Ability to work in both office and field settings.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field assignments
Preferred Attributes
FE/EIT credential, or ability to obtain EIT within one year.
Knowledge of soil mechanics, bearing capacity, settlement, and foundations.
Internship, co-op, or other geotechnical or construction experience.
Microsoft Office proficiency; familiarity with geotechnical software, AutoCAD, or Openground.
Clear communication, sound organization, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
Why Work With Us?
At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled