Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical EngineerThe OpportunityA multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its team in the greater Hudson Valley region of New York. This is a hybrid position with flexibility regarding the employee's home office, provided they are within reasonable commuting distance of an appropriate regional office. The position combines geotechnical analysis and design with project coordination, construction-phase support, client interaction, and mentoring of junior technical staff. It is a strong fit for a licensed engineer who wants to broaden their project-management responsibilities and continue developing toward a larger technical or team leadership role.Key ResponsibilitiesGeotechnical Engineering & DesignPerform geotechnical analyses and engineering calculations consistent with project and contractual requirements.Support and monitor subsurface exploration programs, including evaluation of field information, soil classification, testing data, and engineering results.Prepare calculations, design sketches, technical specifications, and other geotechnical design documentation.Contribute to engineering reports and technical recommendations.Apply geotechnical engineering principles to shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, dams, and related project conditions.Review field, laboratory, and testing information and incorporate findings into engineering evaluations.Project DeliverySupport projects throughout initiation, planning, execution, financial administration, and final delivery.Assist with project tracking, invoicing, documentation, and coordination of deliverables.Work with multidisciplinary teams to maintain the technical quality and timely completion of assigned work.Participate in preparation of proposals and related project documentation.Coordinate geotechnical field activities with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.Construction & Field SupportProvide construction observations and other geotechnical construction-phase services.Review applicable submittals and requests for information.Conduct occasional project-site visits and use field testing equipment when required.Evaluate samples, field data, and testing results.Coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, engineers, inspectors, and other project participants.Team LeadershipReview technical work prepared by junior staff when assigned.Coordinate technical input from project and senior-level professionals.Provide appropriate direction and guidance to less-experienced team members.Contribute to effective project planning and collaboration across the broader project team.Qualifications5 to 15 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.Current Professional Engineer (PE) license.Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent field.Master's degree in a related discipline is preferred.Project-management experience is strongly preferred.Experience with subsurface exploration programs and soil classification.Experience evaluating laboratory testing results and preparing geotechnical engineering reports.Technical experience involving shallow and deep foundation design.Experience with retaining wall and dam design.Ability to effectively coordinate geotechnical assignments with clients, contractors, engineers, inspectors, and internal project teams.Working proficiency with AutoCAD 2020 or later and Microsoft Office applications.Ability to complete OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Training within a reasonable period following hire.Valid and acceptable driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for occasional project-site travel.