Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Tutor Perini Corporation; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation in New Rochelle, NY seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership for geotechnical activities on heavy civil infrastructure projects. The role requires coordinating with estimating, engineering, and field teams to deliver practical foundation and earthwork solutions.

The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers, manage consultants, and ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and codes throughout design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering required; 10+ years of geotechnical experience.
• PE license in NY and NJ required.
• Experience with design-build projects preferred.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software and applicable design standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and interpret subsurface investigations and field explorations.
• Develop geotechnical reports, analyses, and design recommendations.
• Review contract documents and data reports during estimating and pursuit phases.
• Identify geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal development and value engineering.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GEO5

gINT/OpenGround

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

LPILE

SHAFT

Job description

Expected Salary range is $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 depending upon experience

***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***

***Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our corporate office in New Rochelle, NY.

A _ bout Tutor Perini _ :

_ Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance _

The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.

_ Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent _

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership for geotechnical engineering activities supporting heavy civil infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work closely with estimating, preconstruction, engineering, project management, and field operations to develop practical, cost-effective foundation and earthwork solutions for transportation, bridge, marine, utility, tunneling, and other civil infrastructure projects.

Job Description:

• Plan, direct, and interpret subsurface investigations, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical field explorations.
• Develop geotechnical reports, engineering analyses, and design recommendations for:
• Perform engineering analyses using industry-standard software and analytical methods.
• Review contract documents, geotechnical baseline reports, and geotechnical data reports during estimating and project pursuit phases.
• Identify geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies to improve constructability and reduce project uncertainty.
• Provide technical input during proposal development, value engineering, and alternative technical concepts.
• Support construction teams with foundation installation, earthwork operations, dewatering, instrumentation, and monitoring.
• Review contractor submittals, temporary works designs, and specialty engineering calculations.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, transportation, environmental, and construction engineering disciplines.
• Manage geotechnical consultants, drilling contractors, testing laboratories, and specialty subcontractors.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide engineering recommendations to field personnel.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate field conditions and troubleshoot geotechnical issues during construction.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, project specifications, quality standards, and applicable building and transportation codes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development within the engineering team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related from an accredited institution required and 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience supporting heavy civil or infrastructure projects. Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NY and NJ
• Experience working for a general contractor or construction engineering organization strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Experience supporting design-build projects preferred.Strong understanding of AASHTO, FHWA, DOT, OSHA, NYCBC , and applicable geotechnical design standards.
• Experience with large transportation, bridge, marine, rail, airport, tunnel, dam, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with BIM and digital engineering workflows.
• Experience with instrumentation and performance monitoring.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants.
• Strong understanding of AASHTO, FHWA, DOT, OSHA, and applicable geotechnical design standards.
• Proficiency with geotechnical engineering software such as GEO5, gINT/OpenGround, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, LPILE, SHAFT, or equivalent.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer