Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in New Jersey is seeking a Supervising Project Engineer to oversee critical project aspects including proposal development and execution. The ideal candidate will have a background in project management and civil engineering, ensuring high-quality work and effective client communication while leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Performance-based bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and PE license in New York.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with contractors and resolve on-site issues.
• Prepare project proposals and document site activities.

Skills

Project and safety management

Geotechnical analysis and design

Technical report writing

Excellent communication

Field documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in New York

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

Our client, an award-winning engineering firm located in Bergen County, New Jersey, is seeking a Supervising Project Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will manage key project aspects including proposal development, budgeting, project execution, scheduling, and client communications. They will participate in engineering investigations and planning by completing well-defined tasks such as data collection and analysis, routine calculations, and evaluating alternative solutions.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (master's preferred) and a Registered Professional Engineer in New York required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Ability to manage multi-discipline projects and support staff.
• Strong client relationship skills and a desire to develop new clients and expand services.
• Maintain detailed records of work, deviations, and safety issues.
• Coordinate with Senior Inspector for logs, reports, and field records.
• Monitor contractor’s work quality and schedule adherence.
• Resolve on-site construction issues with contractor’s superintendent.
• Review contractor submittals and RFIs.
• Prepare project proposals, scope of work, and technical approaches.
• Review responses to RFPs for subcontracts, materials, and equipment.
• Document site activities, monitor schedules and subcontractor performance, and address issues.
• Assist in preparing reports, correspondence, and cost tracking.
• Provide technical support to engineering oversight staff.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large field programs is a plus.
• Geotechnical analysis and design experience.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Project and safety management experience.
• Field documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Flexibility for field and office assignments.

We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability benefits, paid holidays and time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We support a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment that values every employee's ideas and perspectives.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with national coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Performance-based bonuses and annual reviews.