AKRF · 1 day ago
Geotechnical Engineer
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expAKRF is an award-winning consulting firm seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their Engineering group in New York City. The role involves providing geotechnical oversight, developing testing programs, preparing engineering reports, and managing multiple projects in urban settings.
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Responsibilities
Providing geotechnical oversight and logging of geotechnical explorations (borings, test pits, CPTs)
Developing laboratory and field testing programs
Preparing engineering reports, including the evaluation of collected field and laboratory results, preparation of figures and drawings
Preparing engineering analyses for slope stability, settlement and consolidation estimates, deep foundation design (compressive, uplift, and lateral capacities), mat foundation design, ground surcharging, and ground improvement techniques (soil grouting, ground freezing, etc.), and soil liquefaction
Management of multiple projects (prior project management skills a plus)
Working knowledge and related field experience regarding foundation-related construction in urban areas
Providing field oversight for Special Inspection during construction for subgrade inspection, controlled filling and in-place density testing, deep foundation installation (driven/drilled piles). Underpinning and Support of Excavation (SOE) experience a plus. New York City experience is a plus
Qualification
Required
8-12 years' experience
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (a master's degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering is a plus)
Engineer-In-Training Certificate
NYS PE licensure preferred, PE licensure in other states will be required to obtain NYS licensure within 6 months of hire
Required to travel to work sites in New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey, with work being performed Monday through Friday with the possibility of occasional overtime, evening, and weekend work
Knowledge and experience using commercial geotechnical software (e.g., AutoCAD, gINT, APile, LPile, All Pile, GRL WEAP, Slide, CT Shoring Suite, PLAXIS, Shake 2000, and other advanced modelling programs a plus.)
Preferred
Prior project management skills a plus
OSHA 10-hr or 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus
Working knowledge and related field experience regarding foundation-related construction in urban areas
Providing field oversight for Special Inspection during construction for subgrade inspection, controlled filling and in-place density testing, deep foundation installation (driven/drilled piles). Underpinning and Support of Excavation (SOE) experience is a plus
New York City experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Vacation and Sick time
Flexible work schedules and locations
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Stock Ownership
Tuition Reimbursement
Training and professional development courses
Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
Charitable donation match
Transit/parking program
Company
AKRF
AKRF is an environmental planning and engineering consulting firm.
201-500 employees
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President & CEO
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Founder
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