Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer to join its collaborative team in New York. This individual will serve a key function in managing client interaction, providing staff training and project leadership, performing numerical analyses to simulate foundation settlements, site-specific seismic studies, preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, designing foundations, and other geotechnical aspects of construction.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with top industry leadership in an ever-evolving environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform or check numerical analyses to model building foundations, excavations, and dewatering
• Perform or check site-specific seismic studies (developing ground motions, ground response analyses, develop code-compliant recommendations);
• Preparation of technical reports, specifications, and geotechnical recommendations;
• Preparation of proposals, coordinating projects, managing clients and managing billings;
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and review of work for staff;
• Perform observation during construction projects;
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; PhD preferred;
• Professional Engineer licensure;
• 10+ years related geotechnical experience;
• Prior experience with geotechnical investigations and construction inspections;
• Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing;
• Prior field experience in: earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection;
• Desired software knowledge: PLAXIS, DEEPEX, FLAC2D/3D, LS-DYNA, LPILE, CLIQ, DEEPSOIL/RSSEISMIC, OPENQUAKE;
• Desired knowledge of ASCE 7
• Required working knowledge of EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
• Some field work is required; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.