Staff Geotechnical Engineer 1

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse geotechnical and environmental projects, providing essential support in field investigations and construction monitoring. You will collaborate with skilled professionals, gaining valuable experience while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community resilience and safety. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to accelerate your career and make a positive impact.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Competitive Total Compensation

Solid Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction monitoring and site observations for projects.
• Conduct field investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling.
• Compile and analyze geological and environmental data.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Field Investigations

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical Instrumentation

Data Analysis Software

Job description

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 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.
• 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.

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.

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