Site Civil Design Engineer with Geotechnical Experience - EIT preferred (33634)
About The Position
Exciting and unique opportunities await you to come grow with us in 2026! Boswell is a leading, fully integrated, multi-disciplinary firm providing a comprehensive range of professional services to federal, state, county and local governmental agencies as well as private-sector clients throughout the northeastern United States. At Boswell, we understand the significance of our work and its impact on society. Therefore, we deliver on-demand, sound and state-of-the-art integrated engineering solutions to satisfy the complex needs of the many sectors we serve. Boswell offers a rare, genuine blend of stability, mentoring by engineering excellence professionals, a "family feel" and growth options for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager of Water Services based at our new East Brunswick, NJ office. Due to continued growth, Boswell has a rare career growth opportunity for an experienced Site Civil Engineer with Geotechnical experience based at our Chester, NJ office! The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded civil professional with a focus on land development and a solid understanding of geotechnical principles. This position requires hands-on site experience, strong design skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to ensure project success from initial design through to final construction. No 3rd Party Agencies please.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering or related
- Specific Technical Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design and geotechnical fieldwork, which includes logging borings and test pits
- Licensure: Minimum of EIT Certification is required with the desire to obtain a New Jersey (NJ) Professional Engineer (P.E.) license within 3 years
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to land development and environmental compliance
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Aptitude for detailed observation and accurate data recording
- Strong knowledge of soil and rock classification (e.g., USCS, USDA)
- Interpretation of geotechnical reports and field test data (e.g., SPT, CPT).
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and navigate uneven terrain on construction sites
Responsibilities
- Design and Engineering: Develop civil engineering plans, including site layouts, grading, utility systems, stormwater management using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Project Management: Support the project lifecycle by assisting with schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
- Field Exploration: Supervise and log soil borings, test pits, and other subsurface explorations to collect data on soil, rock, and groundwater conditions
- Geotechnical Analysis: Apply geotechnical knowledge to interpret soil and site data. Assist with foundation design, slope stability analysis, and recommend appropriate earthwork solutions
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and review technical reports, engineering calculations, and other project documentation for submittal to clients and regulatory agencies
- Communication: Coordinate with drilling crews, contractors and project managers, architects, subcontractors, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and facilitate project completion.
Benefits
- Our all-new Boswell Academy Training
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401K with a company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employees may be eligible for participation in the Company annual Discretionary Incentive bonus program contingent on Business and Individual performance which can vary by year and employee
- Boswell ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time receive paid sick, family and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
- These benefits are application to US employees depending on their employment status (full-time, part-time) and state/ jurisdiction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
