Senior Geotechnical Engineer – NYC Foundations & Projects

AKRF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AKRF is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to be based in New York City. The role involves supervising geotechnical explorations, developing testing programs, and producing engineering reports drawing on field and lab results.

Requirements include 8–12 years in geotechnical engineering, a Civil Engineering degree, and an Engineer-In-Training certificate; NYS PE preferred. Travel across NY/NJ CT may be required, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Engineer-In-Training Certificate.
• 8–12 years’ geotechnical experience.
• NYS PE licensure preferred; other state licensure OK for NYS via transfer within 6 months.
• Willingness to travel to NYC-area work sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical oversight and logging of explorations (borings, pits, CPTs).
• Develop laboratory and field testing programs.
• Prepare engineering reports with data interpretation and drawings.
• Perform analyses for slope stability, settlement, deep foundation and soil improvement.
• Manage multiple projects and liaise with construction teams in urban settings.
• Coordinate field oversight for inspections and SOE-related activities in NYC area.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Field inspection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Engineer-In-Training Certificate

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

gINT

APile

LPile

All Pile

GRL WEAP

Slide

CT Shoring Suite

PLAXIS

Shake 2000

Job description

AKRF is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to be based in New York City. The role involves supervising geotechnical explorations, developing testing programs, and producing engineering reports drawing on field and lab results.

Requirements include 8–12 years in geotechnical engineering, a Civil Engineering degree, and an Engineer-In-Training certificate; NYS PE preferred. Travel across NY/NJ CT may be required, with overtime as needed.