Technical Manager - Geotechnical

Bridge Practice

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction, and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions.

Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Seven by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders, and cable-stayed bridges.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International seeks a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Technical Manager to join our New Jersey Operation.

The successful candidate will work in applying geotechnical engineering techniques, procedures and principles on a variety of civil and geotechnical engineering projects while supporting our project teams and client base that we service on a local and national basis.

Projects can span all major areas within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Federal, and Commercial market sectors.

What You'll Do:


* Have a profound understanding of geotechnical and foundation engineering theory and practice.


* Demonstrate experience in design and analysis of transportation and infrastructure projects.


* Evaluate geotechnical reports provided by our clients, determine engineering properties and provide foundation recommendations.


* Prepare and manage geotechnical field exploration and external laboratory testing programs.


* Maintain a high level of excellence regarding Health, Safety and Environmental for colleagues and our clients.


* Prepare geotechnical reports detailing subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, construction monitoring and quality assurance/control phases of work and other field / laboratory studies.


* Perform and direct others with analyses for design of shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, and slope stabilization systems.


* Conducts site visits, perform construction monitoring and attend client meetings.


* Communicate with clients regarding project issues, project controls and attends meetings.


* Prepares scope of work and cost estimates for proposals.


* Satisfy project requirements by ensuring that quality standards and deadlines are met.


* Assists with marketing and business development efforts.

What You Need to Succeed:


* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.


* 15 - 25+ years of experience in geotechnical design and project management.


* Strong analytical and technical report writing skills, including numerical analysis as well as spreadsheet.


* Ability to be self-motivated and to research and troubleshoot problems as they arise.


* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet budgets and deliverable deadlines.

Preferences:


* Master's degree in Civil Engineering with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering is r...