Geotechnical Engineer

First Point Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer to lead field operations on major earthworks projects. You will serve as geotechnical SME, ensuring safety, technical quality, and compliance with project specifications.

Based on site in Syracuse, NY, you will oversee soil and rock investigations, monitor excavation performance, review field data and reports, prepare memos, and coordinate with Construction, Civil/Structural, ES&H, Quality, and Project Management teams to drive

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting major earthworks construction projects in the field.
• Strong understanding of: Earthworks construction, Site investigations, Foundation engineering, Slope stability analysis, Excavation support systems, Soil and rock mechanics.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and technical oversight for large-scale earthworks operations.
• Monitor and support soil and rock excavation activities.
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical specifications, construction drawings, and quality requirements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve field geotechnical issues in real time; review geotechnical reports, test data, and field observations.
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Review vendor submittals and integrate recommendations into project execution plans.
• Coordinate closely with Construction, Civil/Structural, ES&H, Quality, and Project Management teams.
• Track scope, schedule, productivity, and technical deliverables; conduct investigations, foundation evaluations, and earthworks design implementation.

Skills

Earthworks coordination

Site investigations

Foundation engineering

Slope stability analysis

Excavation support systems

Soil and rock mechanics

Engineering documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

SLOPE/W

PLAXIS

Job description

As the Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer, you will serve as the geotechnical subject matter expert supporting earthworks construction activities and ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications.

• Key Responsibilities
• Provide field leadership and technical oversight for large-scale earthworks operations
• Monitor and support soil and rock excavation activities
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical specifications, construction drawings, and quality requirements
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve field geotechnical issues in real timeReview and interpret geotechnical reports, test data, and field observations
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, calculations, and engineering documentation
• Review vendor submittals and integrate recommendations into project execution plans
• Coordinate closely with Construction, Civil/Structural, ES&H, Quality, and Project Management teams
• Track scope, schedule, productivity, and technical deliverables Conduct investigations, foundation evaluations, and earthworks design implementation

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related engineering discipli
• neDemonstrated experience supporting major earthworks construction projects in the fie
• ldStrong understanding of: Earthworks construction / Site investigations / Foundation engineering / Slope stability analysis / Excavation support systems / Soil and rock mechani
• csExperience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and technical repor
• tsAbility to work independently in a fast-paced construction environmets

Experience

• SLOPE/W
• PLAXIS
• Geotechnical analysis and modeling softwareConstruction quality and field documentation
• Preferred Professional Engineer (PE)
• License Geotechnical PE registration
• Experience supporting EPC or large-scale industrial construction projects
• Advanced earthworks design and construction experienceKnowledge of industry codes, standards, and geotechnical best practices
• Proven success collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams

Why This Opportunity?

Work on a high-profile project with a global engineering leaders

Be the on-site geotechnical authority driving critical construction decisions

Housing, meals, and laundry services provided

Join a team delivering complex infrastructure that shapes the future

Gain exposure to challenging field conditions and large-scale earthworks operations