Geotechnical & Modeling Engineer (Entry-Level) – NYC

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,250 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Geotechnical and Modeling Engineer to join its collaborative team in New York City. This role focuses on planning and executing field investigations, monitoring earthwork and foundations, and preparing logs, reports, and geotechnical analyses for large projects.

You will work on 2D/3D finite element analyses, evaluate deformations, and develop solutions for field and lab problems, with opportunities for growth and broader project involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s with geotechnical specialty preferred.
• GPA minimum 3.5.
• EIT Certification or FE registration.
• Experience with Plaxis and DeepEx preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests.
• Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities; monitors conformance with the construction documents.
• Identify and implement solutions to both routine and complex field and/or laboratory problems.
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs.
• Review Foundation, Structural, and S&O drawings and derive geometry and properties for finite element analyses.
• Perform 2D and 3D finite element analyses.
• Evaluate structural deformations using simplified methods.
• Prepare data plots for presentations and technical reports.
• Accurately document and communicate with supervisor on any problems encountered on project sites; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Field work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree with Geotechnical specialty

GPA 3.5

EIT/FE certification

Tools

Plaxis

DeepEx

Job description

Langan is seeking a Geotechnical and Modeling Engineer to join its collaborative team in New York City. This role focuses on planning and executing field investigations, monitoring earthwork and foundations, and preparing logs, reports, and geotechnical analyses for large projects.

You will work on 2D/3D finite element analyses, evaluate deformations, and develop solutions for field and lab problems, with opportunities for growth and broader project involvement.