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Geotechnical Engineer

AKRF

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, AutoCAD, Boring, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Inspection, Consulting, Dental Insurance, Ecology, Engineer in Training (EIT), Excavation, Field Trials, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Investigation, Laboratory Testing, Multitasking, OSHA, Professional Engineer, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Stability Analysis, Test Program, Testing, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago
About the Role

The Engineering group at AKRF is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to be based out of New York City. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of our communities.

Job 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.
Essential Requirements:
  • 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.
  • OSHA 10-hr or 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus.
  • 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.
Compensation

Compensation will range from $120k to $150K, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:
  • 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

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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