Geotechnical Project Engineer

Stratus®; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Project Engineer with geotechnical and environmental expertise to join our New York team. This technically focused role offers a path to project leadership, spanning subsurface work to oversight, with frequent travel between the Hudson Valley and NYC.

The ideal candidate holds a NY PE license, a bachelor’s in engineering, and 4–8+ years in geotechnical consulting. Opportunities include growth, collaboration with senior staff, and diverse project work.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York required.
• Degree in engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 4–8+ years of geotechnical experience.
• Know ledge of soil classification and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise soil boring, test pits, and monitoring well installations.
• Prepare geotechnical reports from field investigations and lab data.
• Classify soils/rock per NYC Building Code and USCS.
• Analyze shoring, footing systems, settlement, and slope stability.
• Prepare design specifications and calculations for active projects.
• Oversee environmental investigations and ESAs.
• Coordinate with clients on proposals, plans, and estimates.
• Manage subcontractors and project documentation.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

PE license NY

Technical writing

Client interfacing

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Job description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that PVEDI recently partnered with Stratus and is seeking a Project Engineer with expertise in geotechnical and environmental investigations, inspections, and design to join our growing team in New York. This position offers a primarily technical role with pathways for advancement into project leadership for candidates with interest in career development. This dynamic position spans from detailed subsurface engineering to potential project oversight, tailored to your skills and career aspirations. This position will require travel between the Hudson Valley and NYC offices.

The Role

PVEDI recently partnered with Stratus and is seeking a Project Engineer with expertise in Geotechnical engineering, and environmental assessments, and design to join our growing team in New York. This position offers a primarily technical role with pathways for advancement into project leadership for candidates with interest in career development. This dynamic position spans from detailed subsurface engineering to potential project oversight, tailored to your skills and career aspirations. This position will require frequent regular travel between the Hudson Valley Poughkeepsie, and NYC.

Responsibilities

• Supervise soil boring, test pits, and monitoring well installations for collection and interpretation of geotechnical data
• Prepare geotechnical reports from field investigations and interpretation of laboratory test results
• Classification of soils/rock per the NYC Building Code (BC) and the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) based on laboratory and field classifications
• Analyze shoring and footing systems, perform settlement and slope stability assessments
• Retaining wall assessments and designs
• Prepare design/analysis specifications and calculations for active projects
• Environmental investigation oversight including, documenting and processing data from soil borings and monitoring well installations
• A working knowledge of environmental site assessments (Phase I and II ESAs) and Brownfield Redevelopment
• Interfacing with clients, with assistance of Senior Staff, for the preparation of proposals, work plans and cost estimates for geotechnical consulting services
• Coordination and management of subcontractors, ensure contractors adhere to the contract documents (field/office) and prepare summary documentation for presentation with results of investigations
• Assist and maintain project schedules, change orders and budgets
• Prepare cost estimates and scope of work for geotechnical proposals
• Client relations/management including scope negotiations, review of findings, and business development to a lesser extent

Qualifications

Required

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York(required)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering in relevant field
• 4-8+ years of proven experience in geotechnical engineering
• Knowledge of soil classification systems, geotechnical logging and mapping, building codes
• Ability to scope the services needed for a project
• Experience with Revit or similar modeling software is highly desirable
• Strong technical writing skills for reports, memos, and calculations
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, organized approach with ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines
• Willingness to travel to job sites as needed

Preferred

• Masters degree in engineering in a relevant field

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.