Geotechnical Engineer

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.

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
.

• 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.

• 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.

• Proficiency with engineering design software (Quake, WEAP, L-Pile, FEA tools).
• Experience using Nitro Pro, GSLOPE, Key Wall, 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.

• 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.

• 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.