Senior Geotechnical Engineer

International Erosion Control Association; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed engineering firm in Bergen County, New Jersey is seeking a Supervising Project Engineer to oversee key projects. The role includes managing budgets, client interactions, and ensuring project quality. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a P.E. license, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k plan with company match

Bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-discipline projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer in New York required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project aspects including proposals, budgets, and client communications.
• Conduct engineering investigations and planning.
• Prepare technical approach and cost estimates for proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Geotechnical Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Field Documentation

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Our client, who are an awarding winning engineering firm located in Bergen County, New Jersey is seeking a Supervising Project Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will manage aspects of important projects including proposal development, budget, project execution, scheduling and client communications. Participates in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks. These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (master's preferred) and a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of New York required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-discipline projects and utilize technical support staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, must possess the desire to develop new clients and expand the services of existing clients while maintaining strong billability.
• Record and report all work performed, including deviations from approved work plans, contract documents, poor quality of work, unforeseen conditions, unsafe conditions, etc.;
• Interface with Senior Inspector to maintain and track various logs, reports and field records for the designated area of responsibility.
• Monitor the contractor’s timely execution and quality of work.
• Interact with contractor’s superintendent for on-site resolution of construction issues.
• Review and proof contractor submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Prepare proposal cost estimates, technical approach and scope of work write-ups.
• Perform review of responses to RFPs for project subcontracts, materials and equipment.
• Prepare thorough documentation of site activities, monitor project schedules and subcontractor performance and correct issues when needed.
• Assist with preparing project reports, correspondence and cost tracking/status.
• Provide technical assistance to engineering oversight staff as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large field programs as a team leader is a plus.
• Geotechnical analytical and design experience.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Project and safety management.
• Field documentation skills.
• Excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Field and office assignments, as required.

We offer employees competitive compensation packages, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short, and long-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan with company match.

Our client' is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.

We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our employees can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued to meet our common goals.

Our client is committed to supporting our employees’ well-being by providing benefits that are a valuable part of the compensation package. We partner with our employees to foster a healthy, safe and rewarding lifestyle both at work and at home. Their benefits program for full-time employees include:

· Benefits:

• Medical-National plan with low out of pocket costs to members.
• Dental-National plan.
• Vision-National plan with the largest vision network.
• Life/AD&D-Benefit available should an employee pass away while employed.
• Short-Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for a short period of time.
• Long Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for an extended period.
• Employee Assistance Program-Employee 3rd party support available when needed.
• ADP Retirement Plan with company match.
• Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance.
• Yearly review – based on individual and company performance.