Geotechnical Technician - Entry Level

This position is full-time in person. No prior work experience required.

Gateway Engineers is a multi-million-dollar, full-service civil engineering consulting firm with ~240 employees across Pittsburgh, PA, Butler, PA, and Selma, NC.

Our mission is to help clients reach a higher level of success through knowledge, experience, and responsiveness. Our employees work alongside 85+ registered professionals and over 45 project managers, fostering growth through performance-based compensation, professional development, and our Act Well / Eat Well / Think Well mindset.

We support our team with unique perks like fresh meals, mobile car detailing, fitness watch subsidies, in-office dental exams, a walking trail, indoor golf simulator, and a collaborative, open office environment.

What we offer:

• No cost health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• PTO and 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) match & 401(k) Roth and Profit Sharing
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Company paid professional society memberships & professional licensure registration fees
• Employee referral program

The ideal candidate will have the following experience or be willing to learn:

• Tasks in other practice areas within the company and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams
• Basic knowledge of soils, construction materials, or geotechnical engineering
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record data
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication skills and professional attitude when working with contractors and clients
• Willingness to learn field and laboratory testing procedures and standards
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn and grow within the company

This opportunity requires:

Education:

B.S. in Geology or related field or equivalent work experience