Geotechnical Engineer

LVI Associates; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in New York seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across major infrastructure projects nationwide, leveraging deep geotechnical expertise. The successful candidate will work with estimating, preconstruction, engineering and field teams to develop practical foundation and earthwork solutions for transportation, bridges, tunnels and airports.

This role requires a PE license (NY/NJ preferred), 10+ years of experience, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience on heavy civil projects.
• Professional Engineer license; NY/NJ licensure preferred.
• Expertise in foundation engineering and earthworks.
• Experience with design-build projects preferred.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, DOT, OSHA and NYC Building Code.
• Experience with instrumentation and performance monitoring.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Plan subsurface investigations and field exploration.
• Prepare geotechnical analyses and design recommendations.
• Perform calculations using standard software.
• Review contract documents and baseline reports.
• Identify geotechnical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal development and value engineering.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the team.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, transportation and environmental teams.
• Provide practical engineering recommendations during construction.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Foundation engineering

Earthworks and embankment design

Retaining structures

Temporary works

Excavation support

Ground improvement

Geotechnical risk assessment

Instrumentation and monitoring

Technical writing

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GEO5

gINT/OpenGround

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

LPILE

SHAFT

Job description

Location: Westchester County, New York
Salary: $200,000-$250,000, depending on experience

I am working an exclusive role for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across major infrastructure projects throughout the United States.

The successful candidate will work closely with estimating, preconstruction, engineering, project management and field operations to develop practical, cost-effective foundation and earthwork solutions. Projects may include transportation, bridges, tunnels, rail, marine infrastructure, utilities, airports, dams and water-related infrastructure.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and interpret subsurface investigations, laboratory testing and geotechnical field exploration.
• Preparegeotechnical analyses, reports and design recommendations covering:
  • Deep and shallow foundations
  • Earth-retaining structures
  • Ground improvement
  • Embankments and fills
  • Excavation support systems
  • Slope stability
  • Pavement subgrades
  • Settlement analysis
• Perform calculations using industry-standard geotechnical software and analytical methods.
• Review contract documents, Geotechnical Baseline Reports and Geotechnical Data Reports during estimating and project pursuit phases.
• Identify geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies to improve constructability and reduce project uncertainty.
• Support proposal development, value engineering and alternative technical concepts.
• Support field teams with foundation installation, earthworks, dewatering, instrumentation and monitoring.
• Review contractor submittals, temporary works designs and specialty engineering calculations.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, transportation, environmental and construction engineering teams.
• Manage external geotechnical consultants, drilling contractors, testing laboratories and specialty subcontractors.
• Provide practical engineering recommendations to project and field personnel.
• Conduct site visits and resolve geotechnical issues during construction.
• Maintain compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements and applicable codes.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the technical development of the wider engineering team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or a related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience supporting heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer licence required, with New York and New Jersey licensure strongly preferred.
• Technical expertise in:
  • Foundation engineering
  • Earthworks and embankment design
  • Retaining structures
  • Temporary works
  • Excavation support
  • Ground improvement
  • Geotechnical risk assessment
• Experience supporting design-build projects preferred.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, DOT, OSHA, NYC Building Code and other relevant geotechnical design standards.
• Experience with major transportation, bridge, marine, rail, airport, tunnel, dam or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with instrumentation and performance monitoring.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants.
• Proficiency with software such as GEO5, gINT/OpenGround, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, LPILE, SHAFT or equivalent.
• Familiarity with BIM and digital engineering workflows.
• Strong technical writing, communication and presentation skills.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take a senior technical role within an established heavy civil construction business delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will influence projects from pursuit and preconstruction through design and field execution, with direct involvement in constructability, risk reduction and technical decision-making.