Geotechnical Engineer

First Point Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Field Engineer to serve as the geotechnical SME supporting earthworks construction activities in New York. The role requires leading field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with project specs, and providing technical oversight on site investigations and design implementations.

You will review geotechnical data, manage the interface with Construction, ES&H, and Project Management teams, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in major earthworks construction projects in the field.
• Strong understanding of earthworks construction, site investigations, and soil mechanics.
• Ability to review 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 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

Skills

Field leadership

Earthworks construction

Site investigations

Foundation engineering

Slope stability analysis

Excavation support systems

Soil and rock mechanics

Engineering drawing review

Independent work

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

SLOPE/W

PLAXIS

Geotechnical analysis software

Construction quality documentation

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.

THIS IS A FIELD POSITION INCLAYE NY

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 time
• Review 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 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 environmets

Experience

• SLOPE/W
• PLAXIS
• Geotechnical analysis and modeling software
• Construction 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 experience
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and geotechnical best practices
• Proven success collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams