Geotechnical Engineer: Lead Field Investigations & Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Established project pipeline

Project variety

Technical ownership

Career progression

Multidisciplinary environment

Job summary

Jobot seeks a geotechnical engineer in New Jersey to contribute from field investigations through analysis and design. You will perform subsurface explorations, interpret boring logs, and develop foundation recommendations with civil and environmental teams.

Senior candidates will lead projects, interact directly with clients, and mentor junior staff while advancing toward PE licensure. This is a full-time role with strong project variety and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional geotechnical engineering experience.
• 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, lab data and field observations.
• 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 engineering

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical analysis

Written & verbal communication

Client interaction

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

EIT preferred / PE preferred

Job description

Jobot seeks a geotechnical engineer in New Jersey to contribute from field investigations through analysis and design. You will perform subsurface explorations, interpret boring logs, and develop foundation recommendations with civil and environmental teams.

Senior candidates will lead projects, interact directly with clients, and mentor junior staff while advancing toward PE licensure. This is a full-time role with strong project variety and ownership.