Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Transportation Foundations

HNTB Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 91,710 - 156,485; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation invites applications for a Geotechnical Engineer III to support a broad range of transportation projects across planning, design, procurement, and construction. The role requires applying geotechnical principles and field experience to develop foundation and earthwork recommendations for road, rail, and bridge projects.

You will coordinate subsurface explorations, review geotechnical data, perform analyses, and prepare reports and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience.
• PhD in Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and observe subsurface exploration programs.
• Review and interpret geotechnical investigation data and perform analyses.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, specifications, and construction‑phase recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical geotechnical solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Ensoft LPile/APile/SHAFT

Geostudio Slope/W

Rockscience Slide

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Ensoft LPile/APile/SHAFT

Geostudio Slope/W

Job description

HNTB Corporation invites applications for a Geotechnical Engineer III to support a broad range of transportation projects across planning, design, procurement, and construction. The role requires applying geotechnical principles and field experience to develop foundation and earthwork recommendations for road, rail, and bridge projects.

You will coordinate subsurface explorations, review geotechnical data, perform analyses, and prepare reports and specifications.