Geotechnical Engineer III

HNTB Corporation; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Parsippany, NJ, seeks a Geotechnical Engineer III to support transportation projects from planning through construction. The role blends office and field work, coordinating subsurface investigations, interpreting data, and developing design recommendations with multidisciplinary teams.

The position offers opportunities to broaden technical expertise, mentor junior staff, and contribute to critical infrastructure projects for HNTB's clients. Visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
• Experience in subsurface exploration coordination and data interpretation is preferred.
• Strong understanding of soil/rock characterization, foundations, and pavement support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and observe subsurface exploration programs.
• Review geotechnical investigation data and perform analyses.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, specifications, and construction-phase recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver design solutions.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and assist with project planning and scheduling.
• Support geotechnical aspects of construction and field investigations.
• Conduct quality control on discipline deliverables.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Field observations

Report writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

LPile/APile/SHAFT

Geostudio Slope/W

RockScience Slide

MicroStation/AutoCAD

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails serving as a Geotechnical Engineer III within HNTB's growing geotechnical practice, supporting a wide range of transportation infrastructure projects throughout planning, design, procurement, and construction. The successful candidate will apply geotechnical engineering principles and practical field experience to develop foundation and earthwork recommendations for roadway, railroad, and bridge projects, while working closely with multidisciplinary project teams.

• coordinating and observing subsurface exploration programs
• reviewing and interpreting geotechnical investigation data
• performing engineering analyses and design calculations
• preparing geotechnical reports, technical specifications, contract documents, and construction-phase recommendations

The position requires a strong understanding of soil and rock characterization, foundation systems, retaining structures, embankments, pavement support, and construction considerations associated with transportation infrastructure projects.

This role offers a balance of office and field responsibilities, including participation in subsurface investigations, coordination with drilling and testing subcontractors, evaluation of geotechnical conditions, development of design recommendations, and support of geotechnical aspects of construction.

The engineer will collaborate with structural, roadway, railroad, and construction teams to deliver practical, effective solutions and help resolve complex subsurface and foundation-related challenges.

Working under the guidance of senior geotechnical staff while exercising independent engineering judgment, this position provides opportunities to broaden technical expertise, assume increasing project responsibilities, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects for HNTB's clients.

What You'll Do

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Assist in the development of project specifications.
• Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
• Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
• Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
• Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in Engineering and 3 year of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring

• Optimizing work processes by using knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Independently progresses the majority of designs and tasks required of the discipline.
• Exhibiting experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Ensoft LPile/APile/SHAFT, Geostudio Slope/W and/or Rockscience Slide, and MicroStation and/or AutoCad.
• Exhibiting a thorough understanding of the application related to engineering, geometric and algebraic principles.
• Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.

What We Prefer

• Master's degree in Engineering with 4+ years industry experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (depending on discipline)

The approximate pay range for New Jersey is $91,710.82 - $156,485.61.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $83,373.48 - $163,005.83.

Locations: Parsippany, NJ (Fairfield)

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don't have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB's spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities.

Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees.

We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected.

Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

Verification of employment eligibility will be required.

HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work