Geotechnical Engineer

Hours: Full-Time 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the promotional exam#3523 or filed for open-competitive exam #3039 are strongly encouraged to apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate on your resume and cover letter if you are already permanent in the title.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Engineering Services – Specifications team.

Under the supervision of the Director, the successful candidate will evaluate the appropriate and most cost-effective foundation support system, and the bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations. Other key responsibilities include performing geotechnical studies/projects in subsurface investigations; soil/foundation engineering; pile analysis and design; retaining walls; bridge structures; settlement analysis; lateral earth pressures; and slope stability.

Additionally, the Geotechnical Engineer will perform forensic engineering; site investigations; write reports; and provide geotechnical engineering support during construction.

At least six years of full‑time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction; and a combination of the following, sufficient to equal a total of ten years of education and experience:

• Full‑time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years.
• Full‑time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of four years.
• Education in an accredited college leading to a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or air pollution control, chemical, civil (including structural and bridge design), electrical, mechanical, or sanitary engineering will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years.

A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in “a”, “b” and “c” above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in construction management work described above, including at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction.

Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.

• Candidates must have at least six years’ experience in geotechnical engineering
• Must have robust supervision experience.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge relevant to infrastructure construction work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main)
• Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards
• Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling. (Optional)
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (Preferred)
• Valid driver’s license (Required)
• Personal vehicle (Optional)

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of…