Geotechnical Engineer

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States COWI Full time


Geotechnical Engineer - Tunnels
New Yorkor Tysons, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies in the growing US offshore wind industry? Can you work in a high-demand, fast-paced market that requires high-quality and efficient production? And are you an experienced engineer who can support us to provide solutions for customers in the offshore wind foundation market? Then, this could be the next adventure in your career.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
To support our North American team, we are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join us. You will be working on exciting infrastructure projects across the country, along with our highly professional team that provides technical expertise, design leadership, project management, and specialized engineering expertise.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Perform 3-D soil-structure interaction analysis, geotechnical analysis, and dynamic analysis using advanced finite element software.
  • Prepare design deliverable documents and handle quality control validation of detailed calculations, design drawings, and specifications.
  • Visit site and client offices as required by the project (10 percent of job responsibilities may take place out of the office).
  • Have frequent in-person and virtual interfaces with Technical Leads, Project Director, Project Manager, design team, BIM/CADD team, etc.
  • Perform engineering and analysis for the design of tunnels and shafts in soft ground, mixed conditions, and rock (initial support and final lining). This will include the use of various tunnel construction methods such as drill and blast, sequential excavation method SEM), or TBM.
  • Apply rock and soil mechanics skills to evaluate various failure modes and develop ground support schemes.
  • Interpret and organize design results into project documentation such as Technical Memos, Geotechnical Data, Interpretive, or Baseline Reports, or Basis of Design reports.
  • Characterize and classify ground conditions for different tunnelling methods based on geotechnical information.
  • Communicate design work through the Preparation of drawing sketches indicating support types, geometry, construction sequencing, and instrumentation.
  • Use tunnel analysis and design software such as, PLAXIS 2D and 3D, FLAC/FLAC3D, and other foundation design software.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to growth in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will:

  • Hold an M.S. or higher degree in Geotechnical Engineering, focusing on the design of underground structures and deep foundations, along with 4 to 6years' experience working as a geotechnical engineer
  • Possess a Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) or can obtain the same within 6 months of employment
  • Comprehensive understanding of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, including soil and rock mechanics.
  • Be experienced in soil-structure interaction and preparing and performing geotechnical engineering designs and calculations
  • Effective written and oral communication abilities, adept at presenting complex technical concepts in an understandable manner.
  • Have experience with finite element software such as PLAXIS and/or FLAC
  • Be able to interface with other technical disciplines (structural, electrical, mechanical, BIM, CADD, etc.)

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership | 401K contribution matching with generous company match | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

Base compensation: $82,000 to $111,000 for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.

Got more questions?
Get to know us even better at our website,, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

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COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Please click onthis linkfor more information

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