Geotechnical/Tunnel Engineering Specialist

STV • Empire State Building, NY

7d

About The Position

STV currently has an opening for a Geotechnical & Tunnel Engineering Specialist for our Geotechnical division out of our New York City, NY office. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing geotechnical subsurface exploration plans. Preparing geotechnical data reports, geotechnical interpretive reports, geotechnical baseline reports, and geotechnical design reports. Interpreting geology, geotechnical and hydrologic conditions and understanding their impact on design and construction. Performing geotechnical foundation design for bridges, buildings, and other structures. Performing geotechnical analyses for embankments, dikes, and dams. Performing pavement condition assessments and design. Performing design of earth retention systems, rock and soil slopes, ground improvement. Design of rock and soil tunnel initial support using numerical and empirical methods. Assisting in preparation of proposals. Required Experience: Project work will include heavy civil infrastructure structures such as highway bridges and widening projects, railroad improvements, rail facilities, tunnels, underground structures such substations, and treatment facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Certification preferred. Prior experience with SLOPE/W, SLIDE, SETTLE3, All Pile, GROUP, LPILE, and OpenGround is highly preferred but not required. Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related disciplines is preferred but not required. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience in rock and soil logging and subsurface investigations is preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. STV is committed to paying all its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The following pay ranges are STV’s good-faith salary estimates for every presently available position. Please note that the final salary offered for any position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Compensation Range: $86,464.77 - $98,816.88 STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

Requirements

• Project work will include heavy civil infrastructure structures such as highway bridges and widening projects, railroad improvements, rail facilities, tunnels, underground structures such substations, and treatment facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
• Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Prior experience with SLOPE/W, SLIDE, SETTLE3, All Pile, GROUP, LPILE, and OpenGround is highly preferred but not required.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related disciplines is preferred but not required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in rock and soil logging and subsurface investigations is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing geotechnical subsurface exploration plans.
• Preparing geotechnical data reports, geotechnical interpretive reports, geotechnical baseline reports, and geotechnical design reports.
• Interpreting geology, geotechnical and hydrologic conditions and understanding their impact on design and construction.
• Performing geotechnical foundation design for bridges, buildings, and other structures.
• Performing geotechnical analyses for embankments, dikes, and dams.
• Performing pavement condition assessments and design.
• Performing design of earth retention systems, rock and soil slopes, ground improvement.
• Design of rock and soil tunnel initial support using numerical and empirical methods.
• Assisting in preparation of proposals.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees