Geotechnical Staff Engineer – Soil & Foundations

French & Parrello Associates; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options

401k retirement plans

Paid sick leave and/or PTO

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Geotechnical Department in Hackettstown, Wall, or Newark, NJ. This entry-level opportunity offers hands-on exposure to soil mechanics and foundation engineering and a path to grow within a growing engineering consulting firm.

The role emphasizes field investigations, laboratory coordination, and collaborative design work across multidisciplinary projects, with mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and foundation engineering principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to perform fieldwork outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing geotechnical field investigations.
• Log soil and rock samples per industry standards.
• Coordinate laboratory testing of soil and rock materials and review results.
• Perform basic geotechnical analyses under supervision.
• Support the preparation of geotechnical reports and recommendations.
• Assist with construction observation and field inspections.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate field notes and project documentation.
• Adhere to safety standards during field activities.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Foundation engineering

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Microsoft Office

Job description

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Geotechnical Department in Hackettstown, Wall, or Newark, NJ. This entry-level opportunity offers hands-on exposure to soil mechanics and foundation engineering and a path to grow within a growing engineering consulting firm.

The role emphasizes field investigations, laboratory coordination, and collaborative design work across multidisciplinary projects, with mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to