Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Public Infra Projects

SJH Engineering, P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale public works, with emphasis on soil-structure interaction, foundation design, and seismic engineering. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of geotechnical experience and a NY PE license (or reciprocity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• NY Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months.
• 8+ years of progressive geotechnical experience focused on public infrastructure.
• Advanced geotechnical software proficiency: GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W), Plaxis, gINT, LPILE, GROUP, or SHAFT.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Field Investigation

Reporting & QA

Team Mentorship

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

GeoStudio

Plaxis

gINT

LPILE

GROUP

SHAFT

Job description

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

You will mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale public works, with emphasis on soil-structure interaction, foundation design, and seismic engineering. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of geotechnical experience and a NY PE license (or reciprocity