Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Urban Foundations, Flexible Work

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) retirement plan with employer匹配

Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Stock Ownership

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and professional development

Community outreach opportunities

Transit/parking program

Job summary

AKRF is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer based in New York City to join the Engineering group. The role involves geotechnical oversight, analysis, and foundation design across diverse urban sites.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in geotechnical engineering, a civil engineering degree (master’s preferred), and NYS PE licensure or the ability to obtain it within six months. Travel is required, with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; master’s in geotechnical is a plus.
• 8–12 years in geotechnical engineering and field oversight.
• NYS PE licensure preferred; cross-state licensure acceptable with NYS filing within 6 months.
• Willingness to travel to NYC, Long Island, Hudson Valley, CT and NJ; possible overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical oversight and logging of explorations (borings, test pits, CPTs).
• Develop laboratory and field testing programs and prepare reports.
• Perform analyses for slope stability, settlement, and foundation design.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with urban foundation construction.
• Provide field oversight for Special Inspection and SOE-related activities.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Field testing

Soil analysis

Urban foundation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree with Geotechnical concentration

Tools

AutoCAD

gINT

APile

LPile

All Pile

GRL WEAP

Slide

CT Shoring Suite

PLAXIS

Shake 2000

Job description

AKRF is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer based in New York City to join the Engineering group. The role involves geotechnical oversight, analysis, and foundation design across diverse urban sites.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in geotechnical engineering, a civil engineering degree (master’s preferred), and NYS PE licensure or the ability to obtain it within six months. Travel is required, with a competitive compensation package.