Geotechnical Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Installation of groundwater monitoring wells and inclinometers
• Carry out Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) testing, carry out infiltration tests (i.e. percolation, falling or rising head)
• Classification of soils/rock per the NYC Building Code (BC) and the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) based on laboratory and field classifications
• Prepare geotechnical models from field investigations and interpretation of laboratory test results
• Analyze shoring and footing systems using geotechnical software, Plaxis
• Geotechnical inspections may include shallow footings, pile drilling/driving, shoring, compaction, geotechnical mapping including rock and slope stability
• Aid in retaining wall assessments and designs
• Settlement calculations
• Slope stability assessments using geotechnical software (Plaxis, Slide2 or Slope/W)
• Prepare drawings for support of embankment instability, retaining wall support and underpinning
• Pile design, helical, driven, bored, etc.
• Prepare design/analysis specifications and calculations for active projects
• Environmental consulting includes supervising, documenting and processing data from soil borings and monitoring well installations
• Interfacing with clients, with assistance of Senior Staff, for the preparation of proposals, work plans and cost estimates for geotechnical consulting services
• Cordination and management of subcontractors, logging borings and test pit excavations
• Ensure contractors adhere to the contract documents (field/office) and prepare summary documentation for presentation with results of investigations
• Prepare technical reports, ensuring structure and language utilized is easily understood by the client and is grammatically correct
• Assist and maintain project schedules, change orders and budgets
• Client relations/management including scope negotiations, review of findings, and business development to a lesser extent

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's degree strongly preferred)
• 4-8+ years of proven experience in geotechnical engineering design, calculations, drawings, and analysis
• Knowledge of soil classification systems (NYS/NYC BC, USCS), geotechnical logging and mapping, building codes
• Advanced proficiency with analysis and design software
• Experience with Revit or similar modeling software is highly desirable
• Strong technical writing skills for reports, memos, and calculations
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, organized approach with ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines
• Willingness to travel to job sites as needed

Benefits

Stratus offers a team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success. Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize are available. Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing is valued at Stratus. Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability are provided. Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents are also available. A 401k Retirement Plan with employer match is offered. Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans are included.