Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Atlas; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations, analyses and reporting for the Burlington, NJ sector, serving as engineer of record on assigned projects.

You will manage programs, coordinate drilling crews, mentor junior staff, and deliver signed geotechnical reports to public and private clients across New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia market, while collaborating with cross-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis.
• NJ PE license or ability to obtain by comity within 6 months; PA PE a plus.
• 8 years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience including project management and report sealing.
• Valid drivers license; ability to visit active construction sites.
• Familiarity with NJDOT NJDEP NJ UCC standards; logging software knowledge.
• Entrepreneurial, interested in growing geotechnical practice beyond staffing.

Responsibilities

• Plan scope and price subsurface investigation programs, borings, pits, CPT, geophysics, and manage drilling subcontractors.
• Perform geotechnical analyses including bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, and site classification.
• Prepare and seal geotechnical reports as engineer of record.
• Direct laboratory soils testing programs (AASHTO/ASTM) and interpret results.
• Provide construction-phase geotechnical support (footing bottoms, dewatering, excavation review).
• Mentor staff engineers and field technicians; coordinate with Atlas teams.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Project management

Client communication

Technical writing

Mentoring junior staff

Leadership

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis)

Tools

Slide SLOPE

W-LPILE

APILEGroup

gINT

Settle3

Job description

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive With a team of 3500 employees and offices throughout the US we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work We always aim for smart safe and sustainable results At Atlas we understand that our future is everyones responsibility and we create a better experience at every stage of a project

Job Description

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer leads geotechnical investigations analysis and reporting for the Burlington NJ sector and serves as geotechnical engineer of record for assigned projects The role owns projects from proposal through final report scoping and pricing subsurface programs directing drilling subcontractors and field staff performing engineering analyses and delivering signed and sealed geotechnical reports to public and private clients across New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia market Senior level client contact and mentoring of junior engineers and field technicians are core to the role

Core Responsibilities

• Plan scope and price subsurface investigation programs borings test pits CPT geophysics and manage drilling subcontractors
• Perform geotechnical analyses bearing capacity settlement slope stability lateral earth pressures deep foundations pavement design seismic site class
• Prepare and seal geotechnical reports letters and construction phase recommendations as engineer of record
• Direct laboratory soils testing programs AASHTOASTM and interpret results
• Provide construction phase geotechnical support footing bottoms fill acceptance pile observation dewateringexcavation review
• Serve as senior client contact; support proposals BD and seller doer growth of the geotechnical practice
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to staff engineers and field technicians
• Coordinate with Atlas CMT environmental and structural teams on integrated scopes

Qualifications

• Youll thrive here if you have BS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis
• New Jersey PE license or ability to obtain by comity within 6 months; Pennsylvania PE a plus
• 8 years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience including project management and report sealing
• Valid drivers license; ability to visit active construction sites
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software eg SlideSLOPE W LPILE APILEGroup Settle3 gINT or similar logging software
• Working knowledge of AASHTO ASTM NJDOT and PennDOT geotechnical standards IBC Chapter 18 and NJ UCC
• Familiarity with NJDEP and NJ One Call requirements for subsurface work
• Experience with deep foundation design and construction observation preferred
• Entrepreneurial interested in growing the geotechnical practice not just staffing it
• Self directed and dependable comfortable owning projects end to end
• Strong clear technical writing and client communication
• Collaborative; invested in developing junior staff
• Required PE NJ
• Desired ASCE Geo Institute DFI NJSPE; NICET or ICC soils certification a plus

What you can expect from us

• Health & Wellness We offer medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options including no cost employee only medical coverage
• Time Off & Family Support We offer vacation time paid holidays sick & safety leave SSL and paid parental leave
• Retirement We help employees plan for the future with a 401k and company match
• Insurance To provide protection and peace of mind we offer Life AD&D Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance
• Safety Program We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear
• Learning & Development We provide clear career paths learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement
• Belonging We support Employee Communities ECs voluntary employee led groups that create connections belonging and shared purposes
• Flexibility May vary by project demands and regional workloads but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities

Our people and our culture are central to our work Our values bring us together create a sense of belonging and give us purpose They guide how we make decisions how we work as a team and how we serve our clients Life We enhance the quality of life We value people and safety above all else Heart As our hallmark we act with compassion empathy and respect Trust We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability Mastery Always striving for the highest quality greatness inspires our work

About the Job

Career Level Professional Employment Type Full time Compensation 140000 175000 annual salary The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the states law Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience

EEO Statement Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race including hairstyles hair texture hair type or hair length commonly or historically associated with race ethnicity creed religion or religious creed color sex including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave andor family care leave gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status primary language crime victim status criminal conviction history uniformed service member or veteran status marital status age genetic information disability or protected medical condition genetics political affiliation or activities or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws