Geotechnical Field Engineer

Geotechnical Field Engineer
Supervises deep foundation and earthwork activities, verifies geotechnical conditions, and ensures quality compliance on-site.

Job #136455

Manufacturing

$52 - $66.71 an hour

Clay, New York

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Talascend is currently seeking a Geotechnical Field Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Clay, New York .


Overview


This position involves providing on-site engineering support and supervision for deep foundation and earthwork construction at a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing facility. The role is site-based and requires independent field work, coordinating closely with project teams to ensure quality and safety standards are met.


Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervisory support during drilled shaft installation socketed into rock, verifying location, plumbness, diameter, and embedment length against drawings and specifications.
• Verify rock socket conditions, including rock type, quality, and cleanliness, and coordinate with engineering for deviations from the design.
• Observe and document reinforcement cage fabrication and placement, as well as concrete pouring activities, including testing and quality checks.
• Support and witness drilled shaft load testing, ensuring calibration, testing, and preliminary review of results.
• Supervise earthwork and ground improvement activities, including excavation, granular fill placement, moisture conditioning, and compaction, in accordance with project standards.
• Review and document field and laboratory test results, coordinate remedial actions, and ensure quality compliance.
• Identify construction issues early and coordinate corrective actions with teams and construction staff.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation such as daily reports, inspection records, and nonconformance reports.
• Support geotechnical investigations, reviews, and development of related engineering designs, specifications, and reports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated field experience supporting deep foundation construction and earthwork or ground improvement operations.
• Experience supervising drilled shaft construction, preferably including rock-socketed shafts.
• Knowledge of earthwork, ground improvement, subgrade inspection, proof rolling, and field/testing procedures.
• Ability to interpret geotechnical drawings and specifications and familiarity with soil and rock characterization.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as LPILE, APILE, SHAFT, GROUP, SLOPE/W, gINT, Settle3D, and Plaxis, as well as Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a construction environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel to and remain on-site at the Clay, NY project location and other sites as needed.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or progress towards PE certification.
• Experience on large industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Previous involvement in drilled shaft or pile load testing programs.
• Hands-on experience with ground improvement techniques such as over-excavation, granular replacement, deep mixing, or stone columns.
• Experience working within established quality assurance and occupational health and safety protocols.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Drug Screen may be required.