STV Group

Geotechnical Engineer

STV Group$80K — $100K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • 6+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, including leadership roles
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or ability to obtain within six months
  • Expertise in geotechnical analysis and foundation design
  • Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS or GeoStudio
  • Knowledge of geotechnical standards and specifications
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in guiding geotechnical engineering efforts, including site investigations and soil testing
  • Ensure compliance with geotechnical standards and best practices
  • Provide expertise during the project planning, including scope development and team negotiations
  • Guide project teams on ground improvement and foundation systems
  • Collaborate with engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions into designs
  • Review geotechnical reports and design recommendations
  • Identify risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
  • Support project permitting and construction oversight as needed.

Benefits

  • Health insurance with an option for a Health Savings Account
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Disability and life insurance, including AD&D
  • 401(k) Plan with retirement counseling
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off (16 days) and Paid Holidays (9 days)
  • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days/year)
  • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
  • Continuing Education Program and support for professional licensure.
Full Job Description

STV is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support a $3-$5-billion-dollar project in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. This role will be integral in ensuring compliance with transportation standards and providing technical guidance throughout project planning, design, and construction phases. The Geotechnical Engineer will receive structured onboarding and mentorship to progressively build expertise in geotechnical analysis, risk assessment, and project delivery within the project.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Geotechnical Engineering Manager in guiding the geotechnical engineering efforts, including site investigations, soil testing, and foundation design.
  • Ensure compliance with geotechnical standards, specifications, and best practices.
  • Provide expertise and guidance to the geotechnical team during the project planning phase, which includes developing the geotechnical scope, units, and staff hours, and performing negotiations with design team.
  • Provide technical guidance to project teams on ground improvement, slope stability, and foundation systems.
  • Collaborate with structural and roadway engineers to integrate geotechnical solutions into design plans.
  • Review geotechnical reports, calculations, and design recommendations.
  • Identify geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies to enhance project success.
  • Support project permitting, stakeholder coordination, and construction oversight as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 6+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, including leadership roles in infrastructure projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or the ability to obtain one within six months.
  • Expertise in geotechnical analysis, foundation design, and soil-structure interaction.
  • Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, LPILE, GeoStudio, or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of geotechnical standards, specifications, and design criteria.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to address complex subsurface challenges.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

About STV Group

STV Group is a multidisciplinary engineering, architectural, and construction management company based in New York City. The company provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, construction management, and program management. STV Group has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, including the Second Avenue Subway in New York City, the San Francisco International Airport, and the Los Angeles International Airport. The company has approximately 2,000 employees and operates offices throughout the United States and Canada.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1912

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