Geotechnical Senior Engineer SME - Gateway

Arcadis • New York, NY

1d • $175,000 - $240,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Gateway Tunnel Project’s Surface Alignment Contract team. The role involves the design and construction of complex structures in soft ground conditions, including foundations, retaining structures, underpinning, support of excavation systems, embankments, and culverts. The position works from the New Jersey PMO or NJ field PMO offices for the majority of the time, with site visits and construction oversight as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a master's degree in geotechnical engineering.
• 12–15 years of related work experience.
• Professional Engineer registration in the State of New Jersey.
• Efficiency in modeling foundations, support of excavation systems, embankments, and ground improvement using commonly used geotechnical and geo-structural software, such as LPILE, GROUP, FB-MultiPier, Slope-W, Seep-W, DeepEx, and Plaxis.
• Familiarity with commonly used geotechnical manuals and publications.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, NJDOT, and Amtrak standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Local resident of the NYC metro area.

Nice To Haves

• Related work experience preferably in the northern New Jersey/NYC area.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate geotechnical subsurface investigations.
• Prepare and review Geotechnical Data Reports, Geotechnical Baseline Reports, and foundation design reports.
• Perform and review geotechnical design for underground structures and foundations in soils and rock.
• Characterize ground based on subsurface geotechnical data.
• Design deep foundations, including drilled shafts, driven piles, and micropiles.
• Perform slope stability and seepage analyses.
• Perform liquefaction and seismic site class evaluations.
• Design support of excavation in soil and rock formations.
• Perform and review geotechnical modeling of deep foundations, excavation support systems, and ground improvement.
• Prepare design calculations and engineering reports.
• Plan and coordinate geotechnical instrumentation and construction monitoring.
• Perform construction impact assessment investigations.
• Prepare and review specifications.
• Perform QA/QC of design calculations and engineering reports prepared by others.
• Provide construction support and field oversight during construction of underground elements, such as deep foundations.
• Attend meetings, work with contractors, conduct regular site visits, and provide engineering services during construction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k).
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) benefits.
• AD&D and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 20 days of PTO accrued per year.

What This Job Offers

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