The Role PVEDI recently partnered with Stratus and is seeking a Project Engineer with expertise in Geotechnical engineering, and environmental assessments, and design to join our growing team in New York. This position offers a primarily technical role with pathways for advancement into project leadership for candidates with interest in career development. This dynamic position spans from detailed subsurface engineering to potential project oversight, tailored to your skills and career aspirations. This position will require frequent regular travel between the Hudson Valley Poughkeepsie, and NYC.
Responsibilities - Supervise soil boring, test pits, and monitoring well installations for collection and interpretation of geotechnical data
- Prepare geotechnical reports from field investigations and interpretation of laboratory test results
- Classification of soils/rock per the NYC Building Code (BC) and the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) based on laboratory and field classifications
- Analyze shoring and footing systems, perform settlement and slope stability assessments
- Retaining wall assessments and designs
- Prepare design/analysis specifications and calculations for active projects
- Environmental investigation oversight including, documenting and processing data from soil borings and monitoring well installations
- A working knowledge of environmental site assessments (Phase I and II ESAs) and Brownfield Redevelopment
- Interfacing with clients, with assistance of Senior Staff, for the preparation of proposals, work plans and cost estimates for geotechnical consulting services
- Coordination and management of subcontractors, ensure contractors adhere to the contract documents (field/office) and prepare summary documentation for presentation with results of investigations
- Assist and maintain project schedules, change orders and budgets
- Prepare cost estimates and scope of work for geotechnical proposals
- Client relations/management including scope negotiations, review of findings, and business development to a lesser extent
QualificationsRequired
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering in relevant field
- 4-8+ years of proven experience in geotechnical engineering
- Knowledge of soil classification systems, geotechnical logging and mapping, building codes
- Ability to scope the services needed for a project
- Experience with Revit or similar modeling software is highly desirable
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, memos, and calculations
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, organized approach with ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines
- Willingness to travel to job sites as needed
Preferred
- Masters degree in engineering in a relevant field
Why you'll love Stratus- A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
- Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
- Learning & Development - Education and Professional Licensing
- We believe flexible work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
- Excellent Health Care Programs - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
- 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
- Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans
Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/.
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