Current Opportunities

Geo-Science Engineering & Testing, LLC (GSET), a wholly owned subsidiary of ARM Group Enterprises Inc. (ARM Group), was founded in 1983 and has grown to be a premier geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing firm in Northeast Pennsylvania. The ARM Group family of companies has been repeatedly nationally recognized by the Engineering News-Record (ENR) as a Top 200 Environmental Firm and a Top 500 Design Firm in the US, selected multiple times by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, and viewed by clients, the legal community, and regulators as an industry leader in providing Precise. Responsive. Solutions.  With over 200 employees across 14 locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, including some of the most highly-regarded experts in a multitude of technical disciplines, ARM Group is a place where the entrepreneurial spirit thrives and applying science and engineering to leave the world a better place inspires us.

GSET is looking for an experienced geotechnical engineer in our Jessup, PA office, who has a strong business acumen and embodies an ownership mentality.  This role will develop and lead key initiatives to include project management, expert technical consulting, establishing client relationships, and develop winning strategies that generate sales throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S.  The successful candidate must demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills, strong work ethic, adaptability, and teamwork skills.

This position will support a wide range of projects requiring broad knowledge and experience in geotechnical engineering, including shallow foundations; deep foundations; retaining structures; mine remediation; karst hazards; mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) berms/walls; slope stability; ground improvement techniques; geotechnical support of natural gas and solid waste projects; and others. Experience with construction materials testing of soils and concrete is also desired.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

• Maintain schedules, develop project timelines, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule and within budget guidelines.

• Act as the direct point of contact in communication with clients and stakeholders.

• Assess and mitigate project risks in advance of detailed engineering efforts.

• Take a lead role with business development for the Jessup office, including the preparation of technical proposals.

• Perform and/or check technical calculations and prepare geotechnical reports.

• Prepare client communications, proposals, contract documents, etc. and consult with other internal partners as needed.

• Monitor project work progress, adhere to the scope of work and communicate with key stakeholders including the project manager, client, and subcontractors.

• Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature and develop effective solutions.

Base Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is a minimum.  Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.

• P.E. registration strongly preferred or ability to obtain within one year.

• 4+ years of geotechnical experience.

• Excellent communication and public speaking skills: articulate, assertive, and confident.

• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects.

• Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.

• Ambitious and eager to grow.

• Detail-oriented and thorough.

• Strong work ethic and self-motivated mentality.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with key stakeholders.

• Must have strong technical competency and analytical ability.

• Must be able to work independently and collaborate with peers when appropriate.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

• Experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.

• Understanding of financial models and budget management.

• Reasonably proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and other industry-specific software.

Our best-in-class compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries, a competitive health care plan, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance, FSA’s, 401(k) plan with a company match, PTO, internal training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and an unmatched opportunity to learn and grow in a variety of disciplines.

Interested and qualified candidates should email credentials to hr.resumes@armgroup.net.  Submit all documents in doc or pdf format.