Geotechnical Engineer

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals seeks a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join the New York area team. The role emphasizes field experience alongside design and project management growth on waterfront, high-rise, and commercial projects in the NYC metro area.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years in geotechnical engineering, strong field knowledge, and the ability to work both in the field and office. PE preferred but not required; broad exposure to challenging construction is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong field experience and understanding of geotechnical construction.
• Interest in developing further into geotechnical design.
• Experience with foundations, SOE, retaining walls, subsurface investigations or similar.
• PE license preferred, but not required.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Deep foundation systems and foundation recommendations.
• Support of excavation and retaining structures.
• Geotechnical investigations and subsurface exploration.
• Geotechnical analysis, calculations and reporting.
• Construction observation and field engineering.
• Waterfront and marine-related projects.
• High-rise and commercial developments.
• Airports, stadiums, healthcare facilities and data centers.
• Field work as required to maintain construction understanding while developing design skills.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field experience

Communication skills

Civil Engineering background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer

Location: New York City Metro Area

A leading geotechnical engineering consultancy is looking for a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join its New York area team.

This opportunity is particularly suited to an engineer with approximately 3-7 years of experience who has developed a strong field background and now wants to continue building their design and project management experience.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of technically challenging projects throughout the NYC area, working alongside experienced geotechnical engineers on complex construction and development projects.

What You'll Work On

• Deep foundation systems and foundation recommendations
• Support of excavation and retaining structures
• Geotechnical investigations and subsurface exploration
• Geotechnical analysis, calculations and reporting
• Construction observation and field engineering
• Waterfront and marine-related projects
• High-rise and commercial developments
• Airports, stadiums, healthcare facilities and data centers

The position is intentionally not purely office-based. Field work remains an important part of the role, particularly for engineers who want to maintain a strong understanding of construction while developing their design capabilities.

Over time, there is a clear opportunity to take on more responsibility with design, client interaction and project management.

What We're Looking For

• 3-7 years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong field experience and understanding of geotechnical construction
• Interest in developing further into geotechnical design
• Experience with foundations, SOE, retaining walls, subsurface investigations or similar
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
• PE license preferred, but not required
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Approximately $90,000-$130,000+, depending on experience and qualifications.
• PE candidates may be considered at a higher level.
• The company offers a strong benefits package, professional development opportunities and a clear path for engineers who want to progress toward senior technical and project management positions.

Why you should apply

This is a good opportunity for someone who doesn't want to choose between field work and design. You can continue getting hands-on exposure to construction while developing the technical design experience needed to progress your career.