Geotechnical Engineer

Description

Join one of the most diverse and innovative engineering design teams with multiple specialties within the transportation sector. The Port Authority's airports, ports, ferries, tunnels, bridges, bus terminals, and rail transportation systems are important transportation links in the region. The Geotechnical Engineering unit within the Engineering/Architecture Design Division serves a unique role within the Port Authority by providing engineering planning and design services throughout the Agency with close coordination with external stakeholders, including Federal, State, and local transportation and regulatory agencies.

This is a full-time position with an expectation of being in the office at least four days per week. This position is located at 4 World Trade Center. Reporting to a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or a Principal Geotechnical Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for performing Geotechnical engineering design and studies for the Agency's capital and operating projects.

The Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for performing Geotechnical engineering design and studies for the Agency's capital and operating projects.

• Designing deep and shallow foundations and retaining structures
• Performing slope stability and settlement analyses
• Developing preliminary conceptual design work and design alternatives with associated costs for future planning and funding of projects
• Preparing geotechnical contract drawings, technical specifications, and preliminary and final construction cost estimates for transit guideway structures, terminal buildings, roadway bridges, marine structures, parking garages, and flood mitigation structures
• Ensuring that the geotechnical work is coordinated with other design disciplines and complies with the department's design guidelines
• Reviewing contract documents prepared by outside consultants to ensure that the consultant's design conforms to the scope of work, codes, and design guidelines
• Using software such as PLAXIS, Pile Group, LPile, and GRLWeap for geotechnical design and analyses
• Using AutoCAD 3D-Civil software to prepare design drawings

• Geotechnical design experience (four years preferred); early‑career applicants are encouraged to apply
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university with a minimum of two undergraduate‑level courses in Geotechnical Engineering
• Valid driver's license
• Proficiency with software applications such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point

• Experience with varied foundation designs such as piling, drilled shafts, micropiles, spread footings, matt foundations, ground improvement, slope stability analyses, and construction over soft ground conditions
• Experience using geotechnical engineering software such as PLAXIS, Pile Group, LPile, and GRLWeap for designs and review
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of geotechnical codes and standards
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments with multiple disciplines
• Problem‑solving experience to reach sound conclusions and recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize as required

Minimum: $93,340 Midpoint: $121,356 Maximum: $149,370.
Employees may work remotely up to one day per week; in‑person collaboration is essential and additional in‑office days or team collaboration days may be required based on business needs.