Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Part-Time On-Call

4w1 month ago

Langan

Parsippany, US · Part-time · $68,000 – $100,000

About this role

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs. The Part-Time On-Call Senior Geotechnical Engineer will prepare technical reports, specifications, plans, and design foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. This role offers partnership on premier land development projects.

Daily tasks include designing earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation, and underpinning systems. You will scope and oversee geotechnical investigations, coordinate fieldwork, and perform inspections of geotechnical construction. Responsibilities also cover preparing standard logs, field forms, drilling logs, test pit logs, and chain of custody logs.

Employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices in an entrepreneurial culture that advances innovative technical solutions. Langan fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment, prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety, and offers workplace flexibility with carbon-neutral office spaces. The firm consistently ranks among the top ten Best Firms to Work For and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide.

Team members gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth through robust training and knowledge sharing. The culture encourages progressive change within communities and empowers individuals to contribute skills for impactful contributions. This environment attracts and retains top talent in the industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required, Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred
3+ years of related geotechnical experience in geotechnical investigations and construction inspections
FE/EIT certification preferred
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: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities

Responsibilities

Design earth structures, deep foundations, support of excavation and underpinning systems
Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support
Scope and oversee geotechnical investigations and construction projects
Periodically perform inspections of geotechnical construction
Coordinate investigations and assist in geotechnical report writing
Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling and test pit logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs
Perform fieldwork as required

Benefits

Consistently ranked among the top ten Best Firms to Work For and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide
Inclusive and supportive work environment for all
Prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety
Encourages volunteerism and philanthropy
Workplace flexibility along with carbon-neutral office spaces
Entrepreneurial culture advancing innovative technical solutions, robust training, and knowledge sharing