
Geotechnical Engineer
NEW YORK, NY · HybridJob$100–140K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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GFT is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for its Geotechnical, Dams & Hydraulics team in New York City or Woodbury, New York. The role assists with planning and overseeing subsurface explorations and performing analyses for transportation, transit and rail, facilities, water resources, and other projects. It follows a hybrid work model with regular office attendance and focuses on geotechnical analysis, design, investigations, and construction support.
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What You Will Do:GFT is seeking a Geotechnical Engineerto join our Geotechnical, Dams & Hydraulics team in either New York, NY or Woodbury, NY. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office.GFT's Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics TeamGFT's Geoprofessionals have in-depth knowledge to excel on the most challenging geotechnical assignments. We provide innovative solutions for foundations, underground construction, earth structures, groundwater resources, dams, and building sites. Our geotechnical engineers and geologists specialize in building and bridge structure foundations, landslides, rock slope stability, and earthen dam stability and seepage. We have completed more than 1,000 subsurface and geophysical projects across the U.S. - from small-scale projects to large, highways, bridges, retaining walls, landslide repairs and complex dams. What you'll be challenged to do: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Geotechnical Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will assist in planning and overseeing subdurface explorations and performing analyses for transportation, transit and rail, facilities, water resources, and other types of projects.In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: * Lead geotechnical analysis and design efforts for various projects and facilities including, but not limited to shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, tieback anchors, soil nails, concrete and earth dam slope stability and seepage studies. * Prepare written reports and documentation, geotechnical correspondence, design and construction drawings and specifications. * Plan, or assist in the planning of subsurface explorations and laboratory testing investigations. * Execute subsurface investigations in support of geotechnical design and evaluation efforts, including test boring inspection, site reconnaissance, and other means of data collection as required. * Assist in preparation of geotechnical and cost proposals * Provide construction observation support during the construction phase of various projects.Education | Experience:What you will bring to our firm: * Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required * Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in New York, or ability to obtain professional registration within 6 months of hire date. * 4-8 years of geotechnical experience with an emphasis in subsurface exploration and/or design and development of geotechnical deliverables including reports, drawings, and specifications * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to work independently and within a team environment * Strong analytical, organizational, and report writing skills * Strong leadership ability and personal initiative. The candidate is expected to have a genuine long-term interest in geotechnical engineering and a desire to learn and grow professionally. * Excellent field observation and data collection/documentation skills * Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons * Must be able to traverse and carry equipment across rugged terrain * Must have current Driver's LicenseWhat we prefer you bring: * Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering * Experience with management of small work groups and project tasks * Experience with design build delivery type projects. * Experience with greater NYC area agencies such as MTA, NYCT, LIRR, MNR, PANYNJ, NYSDOT, etc. * Experience with common geotechnical software such as APILE, LPILE, SHAFT, SLIDE, GeoStudio, DeepEx, Plaxis, gINT, etc. * Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD Compensation:The salary range for this role is$100,000 - $140,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
How this job compares
Set against the 817 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$100–140K/yr
- New York median$91–140K/yr28 salary ranges
- US median$91–160K/yr541 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $120K, is close to the New York median midpoint ($119K) — in the middle half of Geotechnical Engineer salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 54 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs in New York and 817 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC13 open
- CDM Smith8 open
- Mott MacDonald6 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience — less than three in four Geotechnical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 704 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 715 of the 817 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs (88%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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