Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location New York
Discipline: Civil
Salary: 80,000-105,000
Contact name: Daniel Toole

Contact email: daniel.toole@lesterhamilton.com
Published: 12 days ago
Startdate: ASAP
​Job Responsibilities

  • Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems;

  • Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support;

  • Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects, and periodically perform inspections of geotechnical construction where needed;

  • Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing;

  • Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs;

  • Fieldwork is required; and

  • Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required, Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred;

  • 3+ years of related geotechnical experience in geotechnical investigations and construction inspections;

  • FE/EIT certification preferred;

  • Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing;

  • Prior field experience in: earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection;

  • Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE;

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;

  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;

  • Ability to perform field work as required; and

  • Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.