Civil Engineering
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Allentown, PA
$124,000 to $158,000 a year
The employer is a civil engineering and land surveying firm supporting residential and commercial development.
We are hiring a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our civil engineering team in Allentown. You will set technical direction on projects that matter to our customers. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Allentown location.
What you’ll do
- Write geotechnical reports with design recommendations
- Coordinate drilling subcontractors and field staff
- Observe earthwork and foundation construction in the field
- Plan and oversee subsurface explorations and laboratory testing
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Willingness to work in the field
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience writing geotechnical reports
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- PE license
- Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Allentown, PA is $124,000 – $158,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
