Senior Geotechnical Engineer

ANS; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

ANS, a civil engineering firm in New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology and a minimum of 8 years of consulting engineering experience. Responsibilities include conducting geotechnical investigations, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with a high-performing team. The position offers a competitive salary of $120,000 - $140,000 annually, along with benefits like health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of consulting engineering experience or related field.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally for up to one week at a time, once per month.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a high-performing team of engineering and technical professionals.
• Conduct geotechnical field investigations and construction observations.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Results-oriented attitude

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related degree

Tools

gINT

GeoStudio

LPILE

ALLPILE

DeepEx

Job description

At ANS, a growing civil engineering firm specializing in renewable energy and infrastructure projects, we are seeking a motivated and driven Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our New Jersey office.

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 a year.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related degree.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally for up to one week at a time, once per month.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and a results‑oriented attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Minimum 8 years of consulting engineering experience or related field.
• Experience preparing engineering reports with strong technical writing skills.
• Experience working within and leading team environments.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical principles and engineering design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical licensure track (EIT, GIT, PE, PG, PMP, or similar).
• Experience planning, implementing, overseeing, and managing subsurface investigation programs.
• Prior work with geotechnical investigations, including soil borings, rock coring, and material testing.
• Experience with foundation design, excavation support, and reporting.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as gINT, GeoStudio, LPILE, ALLPILE, DeepEx.
• Knowledge of the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a high‑performing team of engineering and technical professionals.
• Conduct geotechnical field investigations, construction observation, and engineering evaluation and technical analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and summaries, and interface directly with coworkers, clients, and stakeholders to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Perform technical analyses, including foundation design, excavation support, and other engineering evaluations.
• Participate in career growth opportunities, such as elective continuing education courses, community and professional society involvement, and project management experiences that expand your skill set.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

If you’re ready to work on impactful projects that shape the renewable energy future, ANS is the place for you. Your expertise will make a difference—help us deliver engineering solutions that matter.