Geotechnical Engineer

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!  At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.  Job Description: Parsons New York City office is now hiring for a Geotechnical Engineer experienced in underground design and construction to join our team.  The successful candidate will work on design and construction of complex underground structures including foundations, retaining structures, tunnels, shafts, underpinning and support of excavation systems for transportation projects.

Responsibilities • Perform geotechnical and geo-structural design tasks for structures in soils and rock.

• Plan and coordinate geotechnical subsurface investigations.

• Prepare Geotechnical Data Reports, Geotechnical Baseline Reports, and foundation design reports.

• Perform deep and shallow foundation design

• Perform slope stability and seepage analyses

• Perform liquefaction evaluations

• Perform support of excavation design in soil and rock formations

• Perform 2D and 3D geotechnical ground-structure interaction finite element analyses for foundations, shafts, tunnels, and excavation support systems

• Prepare design calculations and engineering reports

• Plan geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring plans

• Perform construction impact assessment investigations

• Prepare and review specifications

• QA/QC of design calculations and engineering reports

• Develop engineering drawings and sketches using Microstation and AutoCAD in collaboration with Drafters/designers.

• Attend meetings and site visits and provide engineering services during construction

What Minimum Required Skills You'll Bring: • 4-year of Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, and a Master’s degree in geotechnical or Structural engineering

• 10 years of related work experience

• Professional Engineer registration in NYS