Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Hudson Tunnel Project

About the Company & Project

Our client is a leading global Consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex, iconic, large-scale capital projects.
Job Description

Our client is a leading global Consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex, iconic, large-scale capital projects.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and accomplished

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

for the

Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to this landmark project that is poised to deliver transformative impacts across economic, transportation, and environmental sustainability.
The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. This is a milestone project that is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.
As the

Senior Geotechnical Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of this significant project. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission that aligns with our client's purpose: to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to their people, communities, and societies.
Responsibilities

Assist with overseeing geotechnical subsurface investigations including preparing boring logs, conducting in-situ tests and collecting field records
Assist with site supervision of construction activities such as pile foundation construction, ground improvement, compaction, excavation and geotechnical monitoring activities.
Monitor and document daily construction activities related to geotechnical and foundation construction efforts and preparing daily field reports
Assist with preparation and review Geotechnical Data Reports, Geotechnical Baseline Reports, and foundation design reports
Assist with the review of design and construction documents, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders
Assist with performing geotechnical design for underground structures and foundations in soils and rock
Assist with ground characterization based on the subsurface geotechnical data and preparing geotechnical subsurface profiles
Assist with performing and reviewing geotechnical modeling of deep foundations, excavation support systems, ground improvement using commercially available geotechnical programs
Perform slope stability and seepage analyses
Perform liquefaction and seismic site class evaluations
Assist with performing support of excavation design in soil and rock formations
Assist with preparing and reviewing design calculations and engineering reports
Participate in meetings and assist with the preparation of technical reports
Familiarity with CADD and assist with preparing drawings
Qualifications

4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with adequate course work in geotechnical engineering to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil and rock mechanics and testing, and construction methods (a Master's degree in geotechnical engineering is preferred)
5 -10 years of related work experience preferably in northern New Jersey/NYC area
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification (a Professional Engineer registration in State of New Jersey or ability to obtain PE registration is preferred)
Familiarity with commercially available geotechnical programs for design of deep and shallow foundations, support of excavation systems and slope stability such as LPILE, GROUP, FB-MultiPier, Slope-W, Seep-W, DeepEx, Plaxis, Settle3D, etc.
Familiarity with commonly used geotechnical manuals and publications
Familiarity with AASHTO, NJDOT and Amtrak Standards
Good written and verbal communication skills
Why Is This a Great Opportunity

The estimated starting salary for this position is $170k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.
Why this is a Great Opportunity

Full-time position with competitive compensation
Opportunity to work in a client-facing role delivering significant and impactful capital projects.
Collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity for growth in your career
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability Insurance, 401(k).

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