Staff Geotechnical Engineer 1

Haley & Aldrich; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Staff Geotechnical Engineer 1, where you will tackle significant challenges in geotechnical and environmental projects. This full-time role offers the chance to work on diverse projects and develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will engage in field investigations, monitor construction activities, and collaborate with skilled professionals, all while contributing to community resilience and safety.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction monitoring/on-site engineering observation.
• Conduct field investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling.
• Compile, reduce, analyze, and report field data.

Skills

Communication

Computer Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Lead Talent Acquisition Partner at Haley & Aldrich. Hiring. Guiding. Connecting great talent with fantastic opportunities!

Are you looking to make the world a better place? At Haley & Aldrich, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

Haley & Aldrich is growing, and we are currently seeking an entry-level Staff Geotechnical Engineer 1 to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. We offer new engineers the opportunity to work on challenging geotechnical and environmental projects for a wide range of clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company. This position includes travel to/from job sites and working outside of the office to support/oversee site and subsurface characterization field programs for environmental and geotechnical projects. The position also could include providing field support to monitor geotechnical and/or environmental activities during the construction phase of projects. This full-time position will be located in our New York City or Parsippany, NJ office.

Duties/Responsibilities

In this position, you will:

• Provide construction monitoring/on-site engineering observation for both geotechnical and environmental projects.
• Perform site reconnaissance to observe existing conditions, assess site access for subsurface explorations, and identify important site features.
• Monitor subsurface exploration activities that include the use of test boring and geoprobe rigs and machine excavated test pits to gather soil and bedrock samples.
• Conduct field investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling in accordance with applicable ASTM standards and other industry standard guidelines.
• Conduct geotechnical engineering analyses.
• Compile, reduce, analyze, manage, and report field, instrumentation, geological, and/or environmental data, using spreadsheets and other tools.
• Use of various geotechnical and environmental instrumentation and equipment.
• Support preparation of written reports, proposals, cost estimates, and other client deliverables.
• Adhere to Site Specific Health and Safety Plans prepared for each project site. As applicable, participate in site safety briefings and audits by both contractors and Haley & Aldrich.
  
  
  

Skills/Experience

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in engineering Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0 to 3 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Must comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company Charter.
• Must comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer Skills – Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in all MS Office software.
• Ability and interest in obtaining professional engineering registration; has or applies for initial professional certification in their core discipline, where applicable, such as EIT or FE.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation to travel between job sites and the office.
  
  
  

The salary range for this position in New York City, NY is $57,000 - $90,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn .

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package . Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page .

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Environmental Services

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