Geotechnical Staff Engineer

• Collaborates with both junior and senior level staff to accomplish goals
• Interprets laboratory test results to determine design parameters
• Review Contractor design and construction submittals
• On site observations of construction activities, including pile driving, subgrade preparation, installation of monitoring instrumentation
• Develop and provide oversight of geotechnical instrumentation programs and data collection including conventional piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers, and tiltmeters.
• Performs geotechnical and foundation related designs calculations for transportation projects including slope stability, settlement, deep and shallow foundations, retaining walls, and support of excavation systems.
• Prepares Subsurface Exploration and Soils Laboratory Testing Program submissions, Foundation Design Recommendations and other geotechnical related reports.
• Provide field oversight of subsurface investigation programs, including soil borings, field classification of soils and rock, in-situ testing, geologic mapping, and geophysical testing
• Evaluates, selects and determines appropriate foundation solutions for complex sites

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

• Field experience must include boring/test pit inspection for highway/bridge and building projects, Burmister and Unified soil classification systems, permeability test inspection, pavement core inspection, and general contractor supervision.
• Experience in building and bridge foundations, pavement design, slope stability/stabilization, and ground improvement/modification design and construction.
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is required (PE preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ideal experience would 3-5 years of diverse geotechnical experience, including transportation project experience, preferably for NJDOT, NJ Turnpike or county agencies. Rail and alternate project delivery experience a plus.
• BS in Civil Engineering (MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred or in progress)
• Prior experience with AASHTO, FHWA, NJDOT or NJ Turnpike Authority design manuals and guidelines are preferred
• Familiarity with geotechnical design software including gINT/OpenGround, Ensoft LPILE/GROUP, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, SLIDE2, GRLWEAP, ct-Shoring, or similar

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

The projected range for this position is $88,200 to $113,400 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for Bloomfield, NJ only.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).