Geotechnical Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

RIZZO International, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience to join our Tarrytown, NY office. The successful candidate will work on a variety of geotechnical projects with a focus on dam safety, foundation engineering, and geotechnical analysis. This role will involve participation in all phases of our projects — from planning and feasibility studies to conceptual and final design — with opportunities for both field and office work.

A Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering may be considered in lieu of some experience.

• Perform geotechnical calculations and analyses for embankment dam seepage and slope stability, shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, and tieback anchors.
• Perform stability analyses for water retaining structures (i.e., dams, levees, and cofferdams).
• Prepare technical reports, dam inspection reports, design and construction drawings, technical specifications, construction cost estimates, and other documentation.
• Observe and document construction activities related to dam remediation, retaining wall, and deep foundation projects.
• Plan subsurface exploration programs and laboratory testing investigations.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and execute subsurface investigations to support design work including overseeing rock and soil drilling.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase of projects including submittal, shop drawing and request for information review.
• Assist with dam safety inspections and other field evaluations.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Domestic travel required (~25%).

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 5 years of relevant geotechnical experience (Master’s counts as 1 year; PhD counts as 2 years).
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with geotechnical analysis software such as Geo Studio, STABL, SLIDE, or LPILE.
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and teamwork skills.
• U.S. employment authorization.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Masters with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience with FEM/FDM software such as PLAXIS 3D, Midas 3D, or FLAC3D.
• Programming or scripting skills for engineering applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ 80,000 - $140,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

• 401(k)
• Accident/Wellness insurance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care spending account
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (vacation, paid sick leave, holidays)
• Professional development
• Employee referral program
• Relocation assistance (as applicable)
• Vision insurance
• Optional work from home Fridays
• Twelve (12) annual work from home days

RIZZO International, Inc. is a woman-owned, highly focused consulting firm specializing in all aspects of civil engineering, earth sciences, and field/testing services for dams, nuclear power plants, and other power-related markets. Our firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We take pride in our commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high quality manner, and continually strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions.

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EEOC Disclaimer: RIZZO International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with Federal and State laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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