Transit Geotechnical Engineer for NYC Infrastructure

Exp Global Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Northeast infrastructure group and support major transit and rail projects in the New York metropolitan area. You will perform analyses, investigations, and design for transportation and infrastructure programs, collaborating across civil, structural, environmental, and construction teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of geotechnical experience, a Civil/Geotechnical degree, and a PE license or ability to obtain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 3–5 years geotechnical engineering experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain preferred.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations, analyses and technical report preparation.
• Familiarity with NYC-area geological conditions and subsurface challenges preferred.
• Working knowledge of NYSDOT, MTA, Port Authority, NYCDEP and NYC DOB standards a plus.
• Strong technical writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design for transportation, transit, aviation, infrastructure, and development projects.
• Assist with planning and execution of subsurface investigations, including drilling, sampling, field testing, and laboratory testing programs.
• Evaluate geotechnical data and prepare engineering reports with recommendations for foundations, earth retention systems, ground improvement, pavement design, embankments, and slope stability.
• Develop foundation designs for shallow and deep foundation systems.
• Support the design of retaining walls, support-of-excavation systems, and temporary structures.
• Perform settlement analyses, seepage evaluations, and geotechnical modeling using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, environmental, and construction teams throughout project delivery.
• Conduct site visits and construction observation activities as required.
• Assist in preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Contribute to client interactions and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Technical writing

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

EXP is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Northeast infrastructure group and support major transit and rail projects in the New York metropolitan area. You will perform analyses, investigations, and design for transportation and infrastructure programs, collaborating across civil, structural, environmental, and construction teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of geotechnical experience, a Civil/Geotechnical degree, and a PE license or ability to obtain.