Senior Geotechnical Engineer

SJH Engineering, P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SJH Engineering, P.C. in the Northeast is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical investigations and infrastructure design at our Princeton or New York office.

You will mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale public works, with emphasis on soil-structure interaction, foundation design, and seismic engineering. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of geotechnical experience and a NY PE license (or reciprocity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• NY Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months.
• 8+ years of progressive geotechnical experience focused on public infrastructure.
• Advanced geotechnical software proficiency: GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W), Plaxis, gINT, LPILE, GROUP, or SHAFT.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead geotechnical analysis for foundations, slope stability, earth retention, ground improvement, and seismic hazard evaluations.
• Project Management: Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables for infrastructure projects (transportation and rail/transit).
• Field Investigation: Plan and supervise subsurface exploration programs, lab testing, and geotechnical instrumentation monitoring.
• Reporting & QA: Author, review, and stamp geotechnical reports, design drawings, and construction specifications.
• Team Mentorship: Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as primary technical contact for clients and regulators; assist with proposals and business development.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Field Investigation

Reporting & QA

Team Mentorship

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

GeoStudio

Plaxis

gINT

LPILE

GROUP

SHAFT

Job description

SJH Engineering, P.C. is a multi-discipline consulting engineering company. Since its inception, SJH Engineering has developed into a full-service firm serving both public and private agencies and clients in the Northeast U.S. We are currently looking to add a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to our team at our Princeton or New York office.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for geotechnical investigations and infrastructure design projects. You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams, and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in soil-structure interaction, foundation design, and seismic engineering for large-scale public works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead and oversee geotechnical engineering analysis, including deep and shallow foundations, slope stability, earth retention systems, ground improvement, and seismic hazard evaluations.
• Project Management: Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables for infrastructure projects (transportation and rail/transit).
• Field Investigation: Plan and supervise advanced subsurface exploration programs, laboratory testing, and geotechnical instrumentation monitoring.
• Reporting & Quality Assurance: Author, review, and stamp geotechnical engineering reports, design drawings, and construction specifications.
• Team Mentorship: Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as a primary technical contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and sub-consultants; assist with technical proposals and business development.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).
• Licensure: NY Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months).
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on public infrastructure projects.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in geotechnical software such as GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W), Plaxis, gINT, LPILE, GROUP, or SHAFT.