Geotechnical Engineer

Professions Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer/Manager to join its collaborative team in New York City. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and involves providing geotechnical engineering expertise for various projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience. The role includes performing complex analyses, preparing technical documents, and supervising field investigations. Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related Geotechnical experience.
• 3+ years of field experience with geotechnical investigations.
• Professional Engineer licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses and structural design.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and construction documents.
• Supervise field investigations and construction activities.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Structural design

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree with Geotechnical emphasis

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Geotechnical Project Engineer/Manager to join its collaborative team in New York City, White Plains, or Melville, Long Island. This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

This individual will serve a key function in providing geotechnical engineering expertise through geotechnical analysis and design, and efforts that support management of projects, supervision of staff engineers, and interfacing with clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally on both small-scale and large-scale geotechnical projects primarily in office, residential, and retail\/warehouse markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses, structural design of pile elements and underpinning systems, and special engineering inspections;
• Prepare technical documents and manages the preparation of the proposals, reports, construction documents, and construction-related correspondence associated with the projects managed;
• Supervise field investigations, and conventional earthwork and foundation construction activities;
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Plans, schedules and develops task and project budgets. Prepare progress reports, draft change orders, draft invoices, and project billings;
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; Master’s degree with Geotechnical emphasis;
• Professional Engineer licensure;
• 6+ years of related Geotechnical experience;
• 3+ years of field experience with geotechnical investigations and construction observation experience including: mass grading, deep foundations, subgrade for footings, ground improvement, and excavation support including tieback installation and testing;
• Proven experience in preparing technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations; writing proposals; running/coordinating projects; managing clients; managing billings; and reviewing the work of staff and mentoring staff;
• Strong understanding of codes and other regulatory requirements;
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software;
• Possess an entrepreneurial and professional demeanor, as well as strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills;
• Desire and ability to seek out new business opportunities and develop additional clients while maintaining project workload;
• Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff;
• Demonstrated ability to work with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies;
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and social skills; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.