Geotechnical and Modeling Engineer - Entry Level

langan • New York, NY

8d • $75,500 - $93,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Langan is seeking a Geotechnical and Modeling Engineer to join its collaborative team in New York City. This individual will serve a key function in providing the planning and execution of field investigations, monitoring foundation and earthwork construction, identifying and implementing field and lab work solutions, and preparing logs and reports. In this role, you will have the opportunity to analyze geotechnical engineering problems, and assist in preparation of geotechnical engineering reports on large-scale and high-profile projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
• Entry to 3 years of work-related experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• EIT Certification or current registration for FE exam
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
• Willingness to spend the majority of work hours in the field
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with Geotechnical specialty and coursework in foundation engineering, finite element methods, and geotechnical earthquake engineering preferred
• Experience with Plaxis and DeepEx preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations, including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data;
• Observe foundation and earthwork construction activities; monitors conformance with the construction documents;
• Identify and implement solutions to both routine and complex field and/or laboratory problems;
• Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;
• Review Foundation, Structural, and Support of Excavation drawings and derive geometry and structural properties for finite element analyses;
• Perform 2D and 3D finite element analyses;
• Evaluate structural deformations using simplified methods;
• Prepare data plots for presentations and technical reports;
• Accurately document and communicate with supervisor on any problems encountered on project sites;
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• full-time employment
• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level