Senior GeoStructural Engineer

GTR - Geosciences Testing and Research, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Geosciences Testing and Research, Inc. (GTR) seeks a Senior Geotechnical and/or Structural Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our Massachusetts or New York office.

The role involves leading design tasks, project management, mentoring staff, and coordinating with principals to deliver complex geotechnical and structural projects for heavy civil, infrastructure, and marine sectors. Responsibilities include client development, preparing technical submittals, budgeting, and site visits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in geotechnical and/or structural engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required; master's preferred.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical concepts and structural design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design tasks and manage projects to on-time, on-budget completion.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with principals and staff engineers.
• Develop proposals with budgets and scopes; manage client communications.
• Perform engineering analyses and prepare technical submittals.
• Visit sites and perform construction observations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Structural engineering

Project management

Client development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Geosciences Testing and Research, Inc. and GTR Engineering of NY (GTR)

GTR, a dynamic and growing Geotechnical Engineering and consulting firm with offices in North Chelmsford, MA, and Armonk, NY, is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical and/or Structural Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our Massachusetts or New York office.

At GTR, we offer opportunities to work on the most challenging, high‑profile projects in the Heavy Civil, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Marine construction sectors, providing qualified candidates excellent avenues for professional growth and development. Our primary clients are contractors, and we service their geotechnical and structural engineering, pile and shaft testing, and instrumentation and monitoring needs throughout the duration of the project. We perform design and analyses of, and not limited to, temporary earth retaining structures, trestles/work platforms, deep and shallow foundation design, marine structures, accelerated bridge construction, shoring, demolition and erection plans.

We are seeking someone with a strong understanding in geotechnical and/or structural engineering who can help lead various design tasks. The candidate will be a technical lead and work with Principals and Staff engineers to complete projects on‑time and on‑budget. Project management and client development experience is a plus. Responsibilities will include managing projects and existing clients to perform accurate, timely, and profitable completion of the projects, coordinating internally with other disciplines to cross‑sell and cross‑perform our services, mentoring and overseeing the work of junior staff, project management tasks including budgeting and client communications, performing engineering analyses and preparing technical submittals, as well as conducting periodic site visits and construction observations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the design and analysis of a wide variety of complex geotechnical and structural engineering projects.
• Develop technical design submittals that are submitted to the client and Owner/Engineer‑of‑Record.
• Review design calculations, drawings and submittals completed by Staff Engineers.
• Mentor and train junior staff engineers to gain the knowledge and experience to support their career and our growing business.
• Work with Principals to ensure successful and timely completion of projects and to maintain schedule of multiple concurrent projects.
• Perform project management tasks such as developing proposals including budgets and scopes, invoicing projects, client communications, and contract reviews.
• Attend conferences and professional association meetings.
• Engage with the development of existing and new clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in geotechnical and/or structural engineering is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; master’s degree in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering preferred.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering including soil mechanics, bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, lateral earth pressures, etc.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering, including steel, concrete and timber design. Familiar with state and federal codes required to develop design loads and determine structural capacities.
• Project management experience is a bonus but not required.
• Verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment, and Benefits

• Must be able to travel as required to support project needs.
• Must be willing to work in the office to engage with co‑workers and develop positive relationships. Occasional remote work is acceptable, such that the work is advanced efficiently and provided the ability to perform work is not hindered.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner, both in the office and in the field.
• Competitive salary, with eligibility for overtime.
• Company‑sponsored medical, dental, life, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with corporate contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Professional Development and Continuing Education.

GTR Inc. is committed to facilitating the visa sponsorship process for the selected candidate, if required, to secure employment with us.

Geosciences Testing and Research, Inc. (GTR) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with known disabilities under applicable law.