Geotechnical Engineer

Akrf,-Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) retirement plan with employer匹配

Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Stock Ownership

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and professional development

Community outreach opportunities

Transit/parking program

Job summary

AKRF is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer based in New York City to join the Engineering group. The role involves geotechnical oversight, analysis, and foundation design across diverse urban sites.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in geotechnical engineering, a civil engineering degree (master’s preferred), and NYS PE licensure or the ability to obtain it within six months. Travel is required, with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; master’s in geotechnical is a plus.
• 8–12 years in geotechnical engineering and field oversight.
• NYS PE licensure preferred; cross-state licensure acceptable with NYS filing within 6 months.
• Willingness to travel to NYC, Long Island, Hudson Valley, CT and NJ; possible overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical oversight and logging of explorations (borings, test pits, CPTs).
• Develop laboratory and field testing programs and prepare reports.
• Perform analyses for slope stability, settlement, and foundation design.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with urban foundation construction.
• Provide field oversight for Special Inspection and SOE-related activities.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Field testing

Soil analysis

Urban foundation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree with Geotechnical concentration

Tools

AutoCAD

gINT

APile

LPile

All Pile

GRL WEAP

Slide

CT Shoring Suite

PLAXIS

Shake 2000

Job description

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Geotechnical Engineer

Full Time Tech Director I New York, NY, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 1460

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

About the Role

The Engineering group at AKRF is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to be based out of New York City. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of our communities.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing geotechnical oversight and logging of geotechnical explorations (borings, test pits, CPTs);
• Developinglaboratoryandfieldtestingprograms;
• Preparingengineeringreports,includingtheevaluationofcollectedfieldandlaboratoryresults, preparation offigures and drawings;
• Preparingengineeringanalysesforslopestability,settlementandconsolidationestimates,deep foundationdesign(compressive,uplift,andlateralcapacities),matfoundationdesign,ground surcharging,andgroundimprovementtechniques(soilgrouting,groundfreezing,etc.),andsoil liquefaction;
• Managementofmultipleprojects(priorprojectmanagementskillsaplus);
• Workingknowledge andrelated fieldexperienceregardingfoundation-related construction in urban areas;
• Providing field oversight for Special Inspection during construction for subgrade inspection, controlled filling and in-place density testing, deep foundation installation (driven/drilled piles). Underpinning and Support of Excavation (SOE) experience a plus. New York City experience is a plus.
• 8-12 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (a master’s degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering is a plus).
• NYS PE licensure preferred, PE licensure in other states will be required to obtain NYS licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Required to travel to work sites in New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey, with work being performed Monday through Friday with the possibility of occasional overtime, evening, and weekend work.
• OSHA 10-hr or 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus.
• Knowledge and experience using commercial geotechnical software (e.g., AutoCAD, gINT, APile, LPile, All Pile, GRL WEAP, Slide, CT Shoring Suite, PLAXIS, Shake 2000, and other advanced modelling programs a plus.

Compensation

Compensation will range from $120k to $150K, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.