Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer | New York City | Leadership Opportunity
Geotechnical Engineering | Foundation Design | PE License | Retaining Walls | Excavation Support | Plaxis 3D

You’ve built your career solving complex soil and foundation challenges—now it’s time to lead. A top-tier multidisciplinary engineering firm in NYC is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to drive major projects, guide younger engineers, and represent the firm in front of clients and agencies. If you’re ready to move beyond calculations and take ownership of strategy, delivery, and mentorship, this role puts you at the center of it all.

Why You’ll Want This Role:
✅ Join a respected multidisciplinary engineering firm with a collaborative team culture
✅ Lead foundation design, retaining walls, and excavation support systems with Plaxis 3D
✅ Mentor younger engineers and influence the growth of a thriving geotechnical group
✅ Work on diverse NYC projects—bridging technical complexity and community impact
✅ Competitive compensation + leadership track + full benefits

What You’ll Own:

  • Deliver technical reports, geotechnical recommendations, and design packages

  • Lead geotechnical engineering for driven/drilled piles, earthwork, and excavation systems

  • Oversee proposals, budgets, client meetings, and project billing

  • Manage field investigations, boring logs, and construction-phase oversight

  • Mentor junior staff and conduct technical reviews

  • Ensure quality and schedule alignment across multiple geotechnical projects

  • Participate in site visits and fieldwork as needed

What You Bring:

  • Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering (with a Civil Engineering bachelor’s)

  • PE license in NY (or eligible via reciprocity)

  • 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience—office and field

  • Skilled in LPILE, Slide/SLOPE/W, Plaxis 3D, SHAKE, GRLWEAP, and gINT

  • Strong foundation in ground improvement, retaining wall design, and excavation support

  • Exceptional communication, team leadership, and technical accuracy

  • Valid driver’s license and transportation for site/client visits

👉 If you're a Senior Geotechnical Engineer who’s ready to lead, mentor, and make a mark in NYC, let’s connect for a confidential chat.