Senior Geotechnical Engineer

An established and highly respected New York City structural and geotechnical consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing team.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role on complex urban projects while helping shape and mentor the next generation of engineers.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in delivering geotechnical solutions across challenging NYC sites, including high-rise buildings, deep excavations, and urban infrastructure projects. The role blends technical expertise with team leadership and client engagement.

This is not just a design position. It is a leadership track opportunity for someone who wants influence, responsibility, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical analysis and design for complex urban projects

• Design and review Support of Excavation (SOE) systems in NYC

• Perform and oversee pile foundation design (driven piles, drilled shafts, micropiles)

• Develop foundation recommendations, settlement analyses, and earth retention systems

• Review geotechnical reports, calculations, and technical documentation

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables

• Mentor and motivate junior geotechnical engineers

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and design teams

• Participate in meetings with architects, structural engineers, and owners

• Support proposal development and business development initiatives

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 6–20 years of geotechnical engineering experience

• Strong NYC Support of Excavation (SOE) design experience

• Extensive experience with pile and deep foundation design

• Proven experience working on building projects in dense urban environments

• PE license (NY preferred or ability to obtain)

• Strong knowledge of NYC Building Code and local agency requirements

• Experience managing and mentoring junior engineers

• Confident communicator with client-facing experience

• Ability to balance technical depth with leadership responsibility

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Exposure to high-profile NYC projects

• Direct client interaction and leadership visibility

• Clear pathway toward senior leadership

• Collaborative team culture with strong technical reputation

• Opportunity to shape and grow a geotechnical practice

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