Geotechnical Engineering Specialist

STV is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Specialist for our Geotechnical department at our Philadelphia, PA office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct geotechnical investigations, site assessments, and subsurface explorations to support infrastructure and building projects.

• Analyze soil, rock, and groundwater conditions and prepare detailed geotechnical reports with design recommendations.

• Perform geotechnical design calculations for foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground improvement techniques.

• Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing submittals, performing field observations, and resolving geotechnical challenges.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives and compliance standards are met.

• Serve as geotechnical task leader on infrastructure pursuits and projects.

• Prepare geotechnical reports and proposals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering; Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of geotechnical engineering experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, and building projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within one year.

• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software (e.g., gINT, SLOPE/W, LPILE, PLAXIS) and standard office applications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise technical reports, proposals, and presentations.

Compensation Range:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.