Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Atlas; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off & Family Support

Retirement plan and company match

Insurance (Life/AD&D/Disability)

Safety program and PPE

Learning & Development

Belonging through employee communities

Flexibility with project demands

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations, analysis and reporting for the Burlington, NJ sector and serve as engineer of record. You will own projects end-to-end, directing field staff, preparing sealed reports, and supporting proposals and business growth.

The role requires a NJ P.E. license, 8+ years in geotechnical consulting, and strong writing and client communication skills. Travel to field sites and cross-disciplinary collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis.
• NJ P.E. license, or ability to obtain by comity within 6 months.
• 8+ years geotechnical consulting experience with project management and report sealing.
• Strong writing and client communication skills.
• Familiarity with NJDEP, NJDOT, PennDOT standards and geotechnical logs.
• Willingness to mentor staff and grow the geotechnical practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, price subsurface investigations and manage drilling subcontractors.
• Perform geotechnical analyses: bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, lateral earth pressures.
• Prepare and seal geotechnical reports and recommendations as engineer of record.
• Direct laboratory soils testing programs and interpret results.
• Provide construction-phase geotechnical support on projects.
• Engage with clients, support proposals, BD, and growth of the practice.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with cross-discipline teams.

Skills

Geotechnical consulting

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Technical writing

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis

NJ P.E. license or ability to obtain by comity within 6 months

ASCE / Geo-Institute / DFI; NICET or ICC soils certification a plus

Tools

Slide/SLOPE-W

LPILE

APILE/Group

Settle3

gINT

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer leads geotechnical investigations, analysis, and reporting for the Burlington, NJ sector and serves as geotechnical engineer of record for assigned projects. The role owns projects from proposal through final report: scoping and pricing subsurface programs, directing drilling subcontractors and field staff, performing engineering analyses, and delivering signed and sealed geotechnical reports to public and private clients across New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia market. Senior-level client contact and mentoring of junior engineers and field technicians are core to the role

Core Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and price subsurface investigation programs (borings, test pits, CPT, geophysics) and manage drilling subcontractors
• Perform geotechnical analyses: bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, lateral earth pressures, deep foundations, pavement design, seismic site class
• Prepare and seal geotechnical reports, letters, and construction-phase recommendations as engineer of record
• Direct laboratory soils testing programs (AASHTO/ASTM) and interpret results
• Provide construction-phase geotechnical support: footing bottoms, fill acceptance, pile observation, dewatering/excavation review
• Serve as senior client contact; support proposals, BD, and seller-doer growth of the geotechnical practice
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to staff engineers and field technicians
• Coordinate with Atlas CMT, environmental, and structural teams on integrated scopes

You’ll thrive here if you have

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis
• New Jersey P.E. license (or ability to obtain by comity within 6 months); Pennsylvania P.E. a plus
• 8+ years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience, including project management and report sealing
• Valid driver's license; ability to visit active construction sites
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software (e.g., Slide/SLOPE-W, LPILE, APILE/Group, Settle3, gINT or similar logging software)
• Working knowledge of AASHTO, ASTM, NJDOT and PennDOT geotechnical standards, IBC Chapter 18, and NJ UCC
• Familiarity with NJDEP and NJ One Call requirements for subsurface work
• Experience with deep foundation design and construction observation preferred
• Entrepreneurial - interested in growing the geotechnical practice, not just staffing it
• Self-directed and dependable - comfortable owning projects end-to-end
• Strong, clear technical writing and client communication
• Collaborative; invested in developing junior staff
• Required: P.E. (NJ)
• Desired: ASCE / Geo-Institute, DFI, NJSPE; NICET or ICC soils certification a plus

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $140,000 - $175,000 annual salary
  The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

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