Geotechnical Engineer (All Levels!)

Jobot; Delran Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in New Jersey is seeking a geotechnical engineer (EIT or PE preferred) to join our established practice. You will contribute from field investigations through analysis, reporting, and design, taking increasing ownership on complex projects and interfacing directly with clients and project teams.

The role offers exposure to subsurface explorations, soil mechanics, and site development across commercial, transportation, and infrastructure projects, with opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering with subsurface investigations and soil mechanics.
• Experience developing geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• EIT or PE preferred, PE valued at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support geotechnical investigations and subsurface explorations.
• Coordinate and interpret soil borings, laboratory testing, and field data.
• Perform geotechnical calculations and engineering analyses.
• Develop recommendations for foundations, earthwork, retaining structures, and site development.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Review plans and project documents for geotechnical considerations.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, laboratories, surveyors, and other consultants.
• Support construction observation, testing, and field investigations.
• Work with civil, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.
• For senior-level candidates, provide technical leadership and communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Subsurface investigations

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical analysis

Technical reporting

Client communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Build the technical foundation behind complex infrastructure projects – from subsurface investigations and field work through geotechnical analysis, design, and client delivery.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alex Dickinson
Salary: $65,000 – $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an established multidisciplinary engineering firm providing civil, environmental, transportation, structural, and geotechnical services to public- and private-sector clients throughout the region. This is an opportunity to join an established geotechnical practice where engineers can take meaningful ownership of projects while working alongside experienced technical professionals.

Why join us?

Established geotechnical practice: Join a team with an existing project pipeline and technical resources.
Project variety: Work across a range of commercial, infrastructure, transportation, and development projects.
Technical ownership: Take projects from investigation and analysis through design and delivery.
Career progression: Opportunity for an EIT or PE to continue developing technically and taking on greater project responsibility.
Multidisciplinary environment: Collaborate with civil, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.

Job Details

The ideal candidate is an EIT or PE with practical geotechnical experience who can contribute to projects from field investigation through engineering analysis, reporting, and design. Senior candidates should be comfortable taking greater ownership of projects and interacting directly with clients and project teams.

Key Responsibilities
Perform and support geotechnical investigations and subsurface explorations.
Coordinate and interpret soil borings, laboratory testing, and field data.
Perform geotechnical calculations and engineering analyses.
Develop recommendations for foundations, earthwork, retaining structures, and site development.
Prepare geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
Review plans and project documents for geotechnical considerations.
Coordinate with drilling contractors, laboratories, surveyors, and other consultants.
Support construction observation, testing, and field investigations.
Work with civil, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.
For senior-level candidates, provide technical leadership and communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
Professional experience in geotechnical engineering.
Experience with subsurface investigations, soil mechanics, and geotechnical analysis.
Experience developing geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interpret construction documents, boring logs, laboratory data, and field observations.
EIT or PE preferred, with PE particularly valuable at the senior level.

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