Geotechnical Engineer I - Field & Design Lead

NYS Office of General Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Office of General Services is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to lead geotechnical engineering tasks for complex statewide projects in Albany. The role entails evaluating soil conditions, coordinating with consultants and other disciplines, and producing design recommendations for emergency responses.

Applicants must hold a NY PE license and a qualifying civil engineering degree, with at least one year of relevant geotechnical experience.

Qualifications

• New York State Professional Engineer license and current registration.
• Qualifying bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related fields listed in the job posting.
• One year of full-time qualifying geotechnical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine soil and field material, ground seepage and soil mechanics.
• Gather data on bedrock, foundations and aquifer mapping and subsurface plans.
• Coordinate and review consultant designs (plans, specs, reports).
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to ensure technical coordination.
• Provide geotechnical recommendations to support emergency responses.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project coordination

Construction administration

RFI responses

Education

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

The NYS Office of General Services is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to lead geotechnical engineering tasks for complex statewide projects in Albany. The role entails evaluating soil conditions, coordinating with consultants and other disciplines, and producing design recommendations for emergency responses.

Applicants must hold a NY PE license and a qualifying civil engineering degree, with at least one year of relevant geotechnical experience.