Geotechnical Engineer

City of New York • New York, NY

6d • $62,407 - $114,411 • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Engineering Services – Specifications team. Under the supervision of the Director, the successful candidate will evaluate the appropriate and most cost-effective foundation support system, and the bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations. Other key responsibilities include performing geotechnical studies/projects in subsurface investigations; soil/foundation engineering; pile analysis and design; retaining walls; bridge structures; settlement analysis; lateral earth pressures; and slope stability. Additionally, the Geotechnical Engineer will perform forensic engineering; site investigations; write reports; and provide geotechnical engineering support during construction.

Requirements

• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
• Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.
• Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.).
• Must present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title.
• Candidates who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564).
• Candidates who are reachable on the open-competitive list (exam #5163).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the appropriate and most cost-effective foundation support system.
• Evaluate the bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations.
• Perform geotechnical studies/projects in subsurface investigations.
• Perform soil/foundation engineering.
• Perform pile analysis and design.
• Perform retaining wall analysis and design.
• Perform bridge structure analysis and design.
• Perform settlement analysis.
• Perform lateral earth pressure analysis.
• Perform slope stability analysis.
• Perform forensic engineering.
• Perform site investigations.
• Write reports.
• Provide geotechnical engineering support during construction.

Benefits

• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

What This Job Offers

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