Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Ground & Foundation Design

Jerseydigs; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for the Gateway Tunnel Project in the NYC metro area. The role focuses on design and construction of foundations, retaining structures, underpinning, and excavation support in soft ground conditions.

The candidate will plan investigations, prepare reports, and perform deep foundation design with QA/QC oversight during construction. NJ PE license and 12–15 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering is required; M.S. in geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration in New Jersey is required.
• 12–15 years of related work experience in northern New Jersey/ NYC area.
• Experience with geotechnical software such as LPILE, GROUP, FB‑MultiPier, Slope-W, Seep-W, DeepEx, Plaxis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Local resident of NYC metro area; work from NJ PMO offices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate geotechnical subsurface investigations.
• Prepare and review Geotechnical Data Reports, Geotechnical Baseline Reports, and foundation design reports.
• Perform and review geotechnical design for underground structures and foundations in soils and rock.
• Ground characterization based on subsurface geotechnical data.
• Plan and coordinate geotechnical instrumentation and construction monitoring.
• Attend meetings, work with contractors, and provide engineering services during construction.

Skills

Communication skills

Geotechnical design

Project coordination

Ground investigation planning

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

LPILE

GROUP

FB-MultiPier

Slope-W

Seep-W

DeepEx

Plaxis

Job description

Arcadis is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for the Gateway Tunnel Project in the NYC metro area. The role focuses on design and construction of foundations, retaining structures, underpinning, and excavation support in soft ground conditions.

The candidate will plan investigations, prepare reports, and perform deep foundation design with QA/QC oversight during construction. NJ PE license and 12–15 years of experience are preferred.