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Parsons Corporation · 2 hours ago

Geotechnical Engineer

Parsons Corporation is a leading company in infrastructure design and delivery, seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for their New York City office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and construction of complex underground structures, including foundations and tunnels, while performing geotechnical analyses and preparing relevant reports.

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Responsibilities

Perform geotechnical and geo-structural design tasks for structures in soils and rock
Plan and coordinate geotechnical subsurface investigations
Prepare Geotechnical Data Reports, Geotechnical Baseline Reports, and foundation design reports
Perform deep and shallow foundation design
Perform slope stability and seepage analyses
Perform liquefaction evaluations
Perform support of excavation design in soil and rock formations
Perform 2D and 3D geotechnical ground-structure interaction finite element analyses for foundations, shafts, tunnels, and excavation support systems
Prepare design calculations and engineering reports
Plan geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring plans
Perform construction impact assessment investigations
Prepare and review specifications
QA/QC of design calculations and engineering reports
Develop engineering drawings and sketches using Microstation and AutoCAD in collaboration with Drafters/designers
Attend meetings and site visits and provide engineering services during construction

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringFinite Element AnalysisCivil Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineer RegistrationUnderground Structure DesignGeotechnical Data ReportsSlope Stability AnalysisLocal Geology KnowledgeGeotechnical Manuals FamiliarityCommunication

Required

4-year of Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, and a Master's degree in geotechnical or Structural engineering
10 years of related work experience
Professional Engineer registration in NYS
Efficient in modeling and designing underground structures using 2D and 3D finite element analyses, such as Plaxis
Familiarity with standard geotechnical manuals and publications
Local resident of NYC metro area

Preferred

Working knowledge of industry standard geotechnical and geo-structural design manuals
Familiarity with NYC area local geology and subsurface conditions
Familiarity with MTA, NYSDOT, NJDOT, NYCBC, NYSBC requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays

Company

Parsons Corporation

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Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.

H1B Sponsorship

Parsons Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (1)
2022 (2)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$700M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
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Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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