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, and Stratus believes flexible work supports the balance and well-being of its team. 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. The 401k Retirement Plan with employer match is offered, and Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans are included.
About Stratus
Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.