Senior Geotechnical Engineer

SJH Eng; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and manage client relationships while applying deep knowledge of soil-structure interaction, foundations, and seismic design for large public works.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
• NY Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on public infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in soil-structure interaction, foundation design, and seismic engineering for large-scale public works.
• Advanced skills in geotechnical software such as GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W), Plaxis, gINT, LPILE, GROUP, or SHAFT.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Technical mentoring

Communication

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Master’s/Ph.D. preferred

NY PE license or reciprocity within 6 months

Tools

GeoStudio

Plaxis

gINT

LPILE

GROUP

SHAFT

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred). 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

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 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, mentor, and technical train 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.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.