Senior Project Engineer - Geotechnical

HNTB Corporation•Fairfield, NJ

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer - Geotechnical is responsible for producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects. In consultation with the project manager, this role performs research, development, calculations, design, and delivery, applying engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to complex and cross-discipline projects. The engineer uses technical knowledge and experience to resolve design issues, collaborate with clients and project managers, and complete work to project schedules. The position develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software. It may include mentoring, training, and reviewing junior engineers’ work. The engineer leads discipline delivery on larger multidisciplinary projects and helps ensure projects meet quality, schedule, budget, and scope objectives. Work location listed is Parsippany, New Jersey (Fairfield). Visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated technical knowledge and ability to produce quality work on multidisciplinary projects.
Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget and scope.
Ability to anticipate risks and understand the effects of decisions and actions.
Ability to understand project delivery objectives and how multiple disciplines influence project development.
Ability to apply accumulated knowledge to improve project efficiency.
Refined technical skills to identify problems, develop appropriate solutions, and make sound decisions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
10 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
Transportation infrastructure experience.
Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects.
Consult with the project manager on research, development, calculations, design, and project delivery.
Apply engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to complex and cross-discipline projects.
Address design-related issues and concerns through problem solving, client interaction, and coordination with the project manager.
Develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software.
Use senior-level technical expertise to consider a broad range of engineering solutions.
Lead discipline-specific planning, work distribution, and adherence to schedule and budget on complex or unusual projects.
Assist with marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
Develop scopes of work and levels of effort, and manage adherence to scope and budget on complex or unusual projects.
Oversee the completeness and accuracy of the project team's work within the technical discipline.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.
Coordinate technical aspects of discipline work with client counterparts and teaming partners.
Lead discipline delivery on larger multidisciplinary projects and work closely with other disciplines.
Assist with coordinating and planning schedules, hours, and work distribution for other disciplines on complex multidisciplinary projects.
May mentor, train, and review junior engineers’ work and provide constructive feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.