Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our join our business in Syracuse, NY, supporting our operations in Acton, MA. A hybrid or remote work schedule may be available at the Company’s discretion. The position will apply engineering skills to projects involving site characterization and remediation, earth retaining structures, landfill design and construction, dams and water containment structures, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and numerical analysis of stability and deformation while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting geotechnical and environmental field investigations;
• Monitoring civil and environmental remediation construction projects;
• Development, installation, monitoring, and management of geotechnical instrumentation systems;
• Using traditional or computer-based technical tools to perform and review engineering calculations (e.g., slope stability, excavation support, settlement, etc.);
• Supporting landfill and waste containment system design and permitting, environmental remediation, earthquake engineering, and offshore field investigation projects;
• Reviewing and interpreting geotechnical data such as boring logs and laboratory test results;
• Developing construction documents (e.g., specifications, drawings, work plans) and preparing and reviewing engineering reports;
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports; and
• Supporting proposal preparation, managing projects and tasks, and supporting business and staff development efforts.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in geotechnical engineering. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., EIT or P.E,) (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, Slide, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Regular fieldwork and overnight travel. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) 

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $90,000/year / Maximum Salary: $105,000/year (Syracuse, NY)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. #LI-EP1
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The Geosyntec family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Geosyntec is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send a confidential e-mail to [email protected] or call (561) 995-0900 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.