Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals who believe we are a part of something bigger.

Your work environment

In this role you will be a part of the infrastructure group in the Northeast market. We are currently looking to grow and enhance our transit, rail control systems, structural, roadway, and tunneling practices and are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Geotechnical Engineer to support major transit and rail projects throughout the New York metropolitan area.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design for transportation, transit, aviation, infrastructure, and development projects.
• Assist with planning and execution of subsurface investigations, including drilling, sampling, field testing, and laboratory testing programs.
• Evaluate geotechnical data and prepare engineering reports with recommendations for foundations, earth retention systems, ground improvement, pavement design, embankments, and slope stability.
• Develop foundation designs for shallow and deep foundation systems.
• Support the design of retaining walls, support-of-excavation systems, and temporary structures.
• Perform settlement analyses, seepage evaluations, and geotechnical modeling using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, environmental, and construction teams throughout project delivery.
• Conduct site visits and construction observation activities as required.
• Assist in preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Contribute to client interactions and support business development initiatives.

What Your Experience Looks Like

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, transit, aviation, building, or land development projects.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and technical report preparation.
• Familiarity with NYC-area geological conditions and subsurface construction challenges is preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable NYSDOT, MTA, Port Authority, NYCDEP, and NYC DOB standards is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.