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AKRF

Geotechnical Engineer

AKRF, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Location: New York City, New York, United States

Job Responsibilities:

Provide geotechnical oversight and logging of geotechnical explorations (borings, test pits, CPTs).

Develop laboratory and field testing programs.

Prepare engineering reports, including evaluation of collected field and laboratory results, preparation of figures and drawings.

Prepare engineering analyses for slope stability, settlement and consolidation estimates, deep foundation design (compressive, uplift and lateral capacities), mat foundation design, ground surcharging and ground improvement techniques (soil grouting, ground freezing, etc.) and soil liquefaction.

Manage multiple projects (prior project management skills a plus).

Work knowledge and related field experience regarding foundation‑related construction in urban areas.

Provide field oversight for Special Inspection during construction for subgrade inspection, controlled filling and in‑place density testing, deep foundation installation (driven/drilled piles). Underpinning and support of excavation (SOE) experience a plus. New York City experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

8-12 years of experience.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (a master’s degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering is a plus).

NYS PE licensure preferred; PE licensure in other states required to obtain NYS licensure within 6 months of hire.

Required to travel to work sites in New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey; work Monday through Friday with possibility of occasional overtime, evening and weekend work.

OSHA 10‑hour or 40‑hour HAZWOPER training a plus.

Knowledge and experience using commercial geotechnical software (e.g., AutoCAD, gINT, APile, LPile, All Pile, GRL WEAP, Slide, CT Shoring Suite, PLAXIS, Shake 2000 and other advanced modelling programs a plus).

Compensation: Compensation will range from $120k to $150k, commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF: Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award‑winning consulting firm with 400 professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

What We Offer:

Vacation and sick time.

Flexible work schedules and locations.

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

Additional voluntary life insurance.

Short‑ and long‑term disability.

Stock ownership.

Tuition reimbursement.

Training and professional development courses.

Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks.

Transit/parking program.

Equal Opportunity Company: AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment‑related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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