Geotechnical Engineer
22 days ago
New York
Position: Senior Geotechnical Engineer Location: Parsippany, New Jersey / New York Region Schedule: Full-time, On-Site Compensation: $130,000–$200,000 (based on experience) Company Overview Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering firm delivering geotechnical, environmental, and civil-site solutions for commercial and public-sector clients. Their team works on technically demanding projects involving deep excavations, retaining structures, foundation systems, subsurface investigations, and geotechnical instrumentation. Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer with strong geotechnical expertise to lead technical design, reporting, and project management activities. This role requires a Senior Project Engineer capable of delivering full engineering reports, managing client communication, and producing designs for retaining walls, piles, and other geotechnical support systems. Candidates must be located within a 1-hour commute of the offices (Parsippany, NJ) and hold a Professional Engineer (PE) License. Key Responsibilities • Manage geotechnical projects from planning to final delivery, including schedules, budgets, and technical execution., • Perform and oversee geotechnical investigations and subsurface evaluations., • Prepare complete engineering reports (A–Z), including data analysis, calculations, and engineering recommendations., • Design geotechnical structures such as retaining walls, deep foundations, piles, shoring, and other support systems., • Produce designs, drawings, and calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and relevant geotechnical software., • Serve as the main client-facing engineer, managing communication, expectations, updates, and technical discussions., • Conduct foundation inspections, SOE monitoring, and construction phase oversight., • Evaluate soil conditions and provide recommendations during active construction., • Coordinate project tasks with internal staff, senior engineers, and external partners., • Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and project documentation., • Mentor junior staff and support team development as needed., • Conduct occasional site visits (approx. 10%) for field evaluations and construction support. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering., • 6+ years of professional engineering experience (8–12 years strongly preferred)., • 5+ years managing Geotechnical projects, • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license., • At least 3 years of office-based geotechnical design experience., • Field experiences performing soil investigations, foundation inspections, and SOE monitoring., • Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and geotechnical design methodologies., • Demonstrated experience designing retaining walls, piles, and similar geotechnical systems., • Fluent in English (C1/C2 level)., • Valid driver’s license and ability to conduct field visits. Additional Qualifications • Proficiency with engineering design software (Quake, WEAP, L-Pile, FEA tools)., • Experience using NitroPro, GSLOPE, KeyWall, Rocscience, and Microsoft Word/Excel., • Background in environmental and civil-site engineering projects., • Experience working on government or municipal projects., • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certified. Work Environment & Compensation • Full-time, in-person W-2 role., • Compensation: $130,000–$200,000 USD, depending on experience and licensure., • Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance., • Life and Disability Insurance coverage., • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays)., • SIMPLE IRA with company matching., • Professional development, licensing support, and continued education., • Mileage reimbursement for fieldwork. Why Join This Team? • Work on high-impact geotechnical and infrastructure projects in the NY/NJ region., • Take technical ownership of complex designs and field operations., • Join a reputable, well-established engineering firm with strong leadership., • Growth path toward senior leadership and project management roles.