Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, responsible for designing complex underground structures like foundations and tunnels. This role involves coordinating investigations, preparing reports, and applying specialized engineering practices. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, Parsons seeks innovative individuals ready to impact the critical infrastructure landscape.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• 10 years of related work experience.
• Professional Engineer registration in NYS.
• Local resident of NYC metro area.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical and geo-structural design tasks.
• Prepare Geotechnical Data Reports and foundation design reports.
• Plan geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring plans.

Skills

Modeling underground structures

Geotechnical design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons New York City office is now hiring for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer experienced in underground design and construction to join our team. The successful candidate will work on design and construction of complex underground structures including foundations, retaining structures, tunnels, shafts, underpinning and support of excavation systems for transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical and geo-structural design tasks for structures in soils and rock.

• Plan and coordinate geotechnical subsurface investigations.

• Prepare Geotechnical Data Reports, Geotechnical Baseline Reports, and foundation design reports.

• Perform deep and shallow foundation design

• Perform slope stability and seepage analyses

• Perform liquefaction evaluations

• Perform support of excavation design in soil and rock formations

• Perform 2D and 3D geotechnical ground-structure interaction finite element analyses for foundations, shafts, tunnels, and excavation support systems

• Prepare design calculations and engineering reports

• Plan geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring plans

• Perform construction impact assessment investigations

• Prepare and review specifications

• QA/QC of design calculations and engineering reports

• Develop engineering drawings and sketches using Microstation and AutoCAD in collaboration with Drafters/designers.

• Attend meetings and site visits and provide engineering services during construction

What Minimum Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 4-year of Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, and a Master’s degree in geotechnical or Structural engineering

• 10 years of related work experience

• Professional Engineer registration in NYS

• Efficient in modeling and designing underground structures using 2D and 3D finite element analyses, such as Plaxis.

• Familiarity with standard geotechnical manuals and publications.

• Local resident of NYC metro area

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Working knowledge of industry standard geotechnical and geo-structural design manuals

• Familiarity with NYC area local geology and subsurface conditions

• Familiarity with MTA, NYSDOT, NJDOT, NYCBC, NYSBC requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Security Clearance Requirement:

None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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