Geotechnical Engineer

AEIS Metallurgy Lab – South Plainfield, NJ

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

At AEIS, we do more than inspect — we build confidence in the world around us. Our work supports infrastructure, innovation, and the future of our communities. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we invest in the people who share those values.

Here, your career is a path — not a position. AEIS professionals grow into QA Leads, Technical Specialists, and Project Leaders who shape the future of construction quality.

AEIS operates a full in‑house NDT & Technical Training Program covering MT, UT, Hardness testing, and more. Whether you’re building new skills or enhancing your expertise, you’ll find hands‑on support, mentorship, and real career mobility.

We’re seeking a New York/ New Jersey State Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to serve as (Professional Engineer), P.E. on DOT and heavy civil infrastructure projects. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for developing project‑specific Quality Plans, supervising QA/QC activities, and ensuring full adherence to DOT and agency requirements.

• Serve as the Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer (GIE) for NYC DEP infrastructure projects.
• Develop instrumentation installation procedures, schedules, and monitoring plans.
• Oversee borehole logging, instrumentation installation, and acceptance testing activities.
• Interpret geotechnical instrumentation data and provide engineering assessments and recommendations.
• Train field personnel and ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to project stakeholders.

• Active New York State Professional Engineer (PE) License (Mandatory).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in geotechnical instrumentation installation, monitoring, and data interpretation.
• Direct NYC DEP project experience (Plus).
• Strong background in soil and rock logging, borehole investigations, and instrumentation systems.
• Experience supervising field installations, testing, and monitoring programs.
• Excellent technical reporting, communication, and leadership skills.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety Certification (Required during tenure).

• Additional licensure in NY/NJ (mandatory) or other states
• Background in inspection disciplines (geotechnical, concrete, asphalt, coatings, etc.)
• Familiarity with Primavera, HCSS, or project controls software

Salary Range: $125K - $180K annually. This range is based on national market data and may vary widely by experience and location.

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Family Leave
• Parking and transit benefits
• Company sponsored discounts (Verizon)
• Cross‑training & internal mentorship opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

AEIS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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