Job Description
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.