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Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals

Geotechnical Engineer

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Position: Senior Geotechnical Engineer Location: Parsippany, New Jersey / New York Region Schedule: Full-time, On-Site Compensation: $130,000–$200,000 (based on experience) Company Overview Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering firm delivering geotechnical, environmental, and civil-site solutions for commercial and public-sector clients. Their team works on technically demanding projects involving deep excavations, retaining structures, foundation systems, subsurface investigations, and geotechnical instrumentation.

Position Overview We are seeking a

Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

with strong geotechnical expertise to lead technical design, reporting, and project management activities. This role requires a Senior Project Engineer capable of delivering full engineering reports, managing client communication, and producing designs for retaining walls, piles, and other geotechnical support systems.

Candidates

must

be located within a

1-hour commute of the offices (Parsippany, NJ)

and hold a

Professional Engineer (PE) License .

Key Responsibilities

Manage geotechnical projects from planning to final delivery, including schedules, budgets, and technical execution.

Perform and oversee geotechnical investigations and subsurface evaluations.

Prepare complete engineering reports (A–Z), including data analysis, calculations, and engineering recommendations.

Design geotechnical structures such as retaining walls, deep foundations, piles, shoring, and other support systems.

Produce designs, drawings, and calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and relevant geotechnical software.

Serve as the main client-facing engineer, managing communication, expectations, updates, and technical discussions.

Conduct foundation inspections, SOE monitoring, and construction phase oversight.

Evaluate soil conditions and provide recommendations during active construction.

Coordinate project tasks with internal staff, senior engineers, and external partners.

Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and project documentation.

Mentor junior staff and support team development as needed.

Conduct occasional site visits (approx. 10%) for field evaluations and construction support.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.

6+ years of professional engineering experience

(8–12 years strongly preferred).

5+ years managing Geotechnical projects

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license .

At least

3 years of office-based geotechnical design experience .

Field experiences performing soil investigations, foundation inspections, and SOE monitoring.

Strong proficiency with

AutoCAD Civil 3D

and geotechnical design methodologies.

Demonstrated experience designing retaining walls, piles, and similar geotechnical systems.

Fluent in English (C1/C2 level).

Valid driver’s license and ability to conduct field visits.

Additional Qualifications

Proficiency with engineering design software (Quake, WEAP, L-Pile, FEA tools).

Experience using NitroPro, GSLOPE, KeyWall, Rocscience, and Microsoft Word/Excel.

Background in environmental and civil-site engineering projects.

Experience working on government or municipal projects.

40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certified.

Work Environment & Compensation

Full-time, in-person W-2 role.

Compensation:

$130,000–$200,000 USD , depending on experience and licensure.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life and Disability Insurance coverage.

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays).

SIMPLE IRA with company matching.

Professional development, licensing support, and continued education.

Mileage reimbursement for fieldwork.

Why Join This Team?

Work on

high-impact geotechnical and infrastructure projects

in the NY/NJ region.

Take technical ownership of complex designs and field operations.

Join a reputable, well-established engineering firm with strong leadership.

Growth path toward senior leadership and project management roles.

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