Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that was founded over five decades ago!  We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management.  Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available while learning how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape; this ultimately contributes to resilient and sustainable planning.  Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse & iconic projects around the globe!

We are hiring for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team on a full-time, direct basis at our Lehigh Valley office in Bethlehem, PA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist Engineers with the execution of multiple concurrent geotechnical projects.
• Work with internal clients (Staff Engineers, Geologists, Designers, etc.) while also coordinating efforts with external customers (clients, drilling subcontractors, etc.) to ensure effective workflow.
• Work with Field staff as well as coordinating with clients & contractors during construction.
• Perform construction observation and materials testing
• Perform geotechnical field explorations (test borings, test pits, infiltration testing, etc.)
• Assist with / perform geotechnical engineering investigations; this involves preparing reports and developing recommendations.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably a BS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering).

This person will be expected to work regularly in the field, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License as well as Reliable Transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FE / EIT (we expect this person to obtain their EIT in PA within a year of their hire, if they don’t already have it).
• Basic Geotechnical Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of soil mechanics, bearing capacity, settlement
• Professional experience working on construction projects; ideally, this person is capable of coordinating and overseeing field-based construction inspection operations.
• Experience with observing and documenting construction activities (e.g.: concrete placement, deep & shallow foundation construction, earthwork, infiltration testing, basic survey & layout activity, test pits, test borings, etc.).
• Proficiency on standard office software applications, especially Microsoft Office 365 (including Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Familiarity with engineering tools (e.g.: geotechnical engineering software, CADD, etc.); exposure to AutoCAD and/or gINT is a plus!
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills:  this person will be expected to multi-task / prioritize multiple assignments effectively in order to proactively balance their workload while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Work with Us?

Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm.  At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of Pennoni’s individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole; we offer 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.