Geotechnical Engineer

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

EBA is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our dynamic team and help deliver innovative solutions for transportation, water, site development, and public infrastructure projects. From field explorations and geotechnical analyses to foundation design and construction support, you will play a key role in projects that improve communities across the Mid-Atlantic. At EBA, you'll work alongside talented professionals, gain exposure to a wide variety of projects, and enjoy the opportunity to grow your technical and leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of EBA's geotechnical team, you will perform a variety of technical, field, and project-related duties, including:

• Performing geotechnical engineering analyses including soil and rock evaluation, immediate and consolidation settlement, slope stability, ground improvement, and earth retention systems; shallow and deep foundation design; pavement design; and geotechnical instrumentation.
• Preparing geotechnical engineering reports, plans, specifications, memoranda, special provisions, contract documents, cost estimates, and other related deliverables.
• Conducting and reviewing geotechnical tests, including soil classification and compaction, concrete, and hot mix asphalt tests.

• Providing construction phase support.
• Conducting and overseeing subsurface investigations, including drilling, sampling, field testing, and site reconnaissance.
• Supporting project delivery through proposal preparation, project planning, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, execution, quality control, and safety management.
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, public agencies, and project teams to develop and implement geotechnical solutions.

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Maryland licensure required or must be obtained through reciprocity within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering,
• Strong technical knowledge of and expertise in geotechnical engineering principles and practices
• Proven track record of successfully collaborating and managing geotechnical engineering projects from inception to completion
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong business acumen and client relationship management skills
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds; walking over rough and uneven terrain; standing for up to 12 hours a day on occasion; bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting; using hands to grasp and reach; raising hands above the head; sitting; climbing; and balancing.

Desired Qualification:

• Experience with or knowledge of environmental consulting services such as due diligence, industrial hygiene, compliance, engineering design, and/or remediation/mitigation

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer a range of benefits to help you thrive in your career, including a competitive salary and compensation package, medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, a wellness rewards program that can reduce or eliminate medical deductibles, 401(k) plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance coverage, paid holidays and paid time off, tuition reimbursement for continued professional development, flexible work hours, and a hybrid schedule to promote work-life balance.

WHAT WE DO:

At EBA, we appreciate that our success depends upon the experience, knowledge, and teamwork of our staff. As such, we make our commitment count for employees by valuing you and the work you do. We are committed to supporting diversity, opening doors, trading ideas, encouraging innovation, and giving our staff what they need to perform exceptional work in an exceptional atmosphere.

EBA provides civil/site, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, water resources, and water systems engineering; surveying and mapping; construction management/inspection; field and laboratory material testing; subsurface utility engineering; asset management; and geospatial technologies services to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

We encourage you to explore an exciting new career with us.

EBA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that EBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, EBA will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, EBA explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of EBA.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.