Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Tectonic • Newburgh, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tectonic’s Geotechnical Team based in Orange County, NY is currently seeking a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer to become an integral part of our team and work on upcoming challenging projects! Although this position is preferably based in Newburgh, NY, the home office for this hybrid role is flexible and may be based within proximity of other commutable regional offices. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development into a leadership role within our Geotechnical Team, which offers the opportunity to work with a diverse group of experienced, licensed professionals.

Requirements

• 5-15 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience required, with a valid Professional Engineering License
• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with monitoring of subsurface explorations, soil classification, laboratory testing, shallow foundation design, deep foundation design, retaining wall design, dam design, and writing reports
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, clients, contractors, engineers, and inspectors to coordinate geotechnical projects
• Moderate proficiency with AutoCAD 2020 or newer and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to complete OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health Training within a reasonable period of time following commencement of employment
• Requires a valid, acceptable driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to project sites on an occasional basis.

Nice To Haves

• project management experience strongly desired
• MS Degree in a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing geotechnical computational analysis and design calculations in compliance with project and contract requirements, including monitoring of exploration programs, soil classifications, and engineering analysis.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and engineering reports.
• Assisting project management on all phases of the project, including project commencement, organization, tracking, project work, invoicing, and deliverables, including collaborating with project teams to coordinate the process of providing high quality deliverables to our clients.
• Review the work and assignments of junior staff as applicable on certain assigned projects; coordinate other project and senior level staff input and tasks.
• Prepare design calculations, sketches, and technical specifications for geotechnical engineering portions of projects.
• Assist with coordinating field work with clients and subcontractors.
• Provide construction observations, submittal and RFI review, and other construction phase services for geotechnical portions of projects.
• Occasionally perform field site visits, utilizing field testing equipment when applicable, and analyzing data, samples, and test results.
• All other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development and career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Company-observed, paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
• Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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