PS&S · 5 months ago
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
Warren, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expPS&S is a best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm founded in 1962. The Sr. Geotechnical Engineer will provide engineering and consulting services for various projects, manage a geotechnical engineering team, and collaborate with other professionals to integrate geotechnical considerations into project designs.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the creation of a geotechnical engineering team
Ability to build and manage a team and manage P/L
Observe and monitor geotechnical investigations comprising test borings, cone penetrometer test soundings, test pits and installation of piezometers, wells, and geotechnical instrumentation
Obtain information from geotechnical instrumentation
Develop laboratory and field-testing programs
Compile and evaluate collected field and laboratory test data; prepare exploration plans information summaries and exploration logs
Perform geotechnical analysis addressing slope stability, settlement and consolidation, surcharge and ground improvement, shallow foundations (mats and footings), drilled piers; and pile design (compressive, lateral, and uplift capacities)
Assist with the preparation of written geotechnical reports; develop written narratives
Observe and monitor earthwork and compaction, excavation support, footing subgrade preparation, drilled shaft and pile installation
Prepare geotechnical foundation construction reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey. Registration in additional states a plus
Doer/seller capabilities
Ideally will possess a minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience
Office experience with investigation coordination and assisting in geotechnical report writing
Desired field experience in driven and drilled pile construction, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, stormwater basin evaluation, excavation support system design and construction inspection
Experience in assisting project managers with fieldwork coordination and project management support a plus
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking and judgment capabilities
Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
Some fieldwork is required
Possess reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver's license in good standing
Position requires work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred
Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (strongly preferred)
Ideally will have experience with computer programs including LPILE, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, PLAXIS, AutoCAD, gINT and Microsoft Office
Ideally will possess a certificate documenting OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision benefits
Life insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Company
PS&S
PS&S is an award-winning "one-stop shop” of architecture and engineering excellence, which was established in 1962.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John A. Sartor
President and CEO
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