POSITION SUMMARY
RIZZO International, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience to join our Tarrytown, NY office. The successful candidate will work on a variety of geotechnical projects with a focus on dam safety, foundation engineering, and geotechnical analysis. This role will involve participation in all phases of our projects — from planning and feasibility studies to conceptual and final design — with opportunities for both field and office work. A Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering may be considered in lieu of some experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform geotechnical calculations and analyses for embankment dam seepage and slope stability, shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, and tieback anchors.
- Perform stability analyses for water retaining structures (i.e., dams, levees, and cofferdams).
- Prepare technical reports, dam inspection reports, design and construction drawings, technical specifications, construction cost estimates, and other documentation.
- Observe and document construction activities related to dam remediation, retaining wall, and deep foundation projects.
- Plan subsurface exploration programs and laboratory testing investigations.
- Conduct site reconnaissance and execute subsurface investigations to support design work including overseeing rock and soil drilling.
- Provide technical support during the construction phase of projects including submittal, shop drawing and request for information review.
- Assist with dam safety inspections and other field evaluations.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
- Domestic travel required (~25%).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- 5 years of relevant geotechnical experience (Master’s counts as 1 year; PhD counts as 2 years).
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Experience with geotechnical analysis software such as GeoStudio, STABL, SLIDE, or LPILE.
- Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and teamwork skills.
- U.S. employment authorization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 2 years.
- Masters with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Experience with FEM/FDM software such as PLAXIS 3D, Midas 3D, or FLAC3D.
- Programming or scripting skills for engineering applications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ 80,000 - $140,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Competitive Compensation Package:
- 401(k)
- Accident/Wellness insurance
- Dental insurance
- Dependent care spending account
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
- Paid time off (vacation, paid sick leave, holidays)
- Professional development
- Employee referral program
- Relocation assistance (as applicable)
- Vision insurance
- Optional work from home Fridays
- Twelve (12) annual work from home days
BACKGROUND
RIZZO International, Inc. is a woman-owned, highly focused consulting firm specializing in all aspects of civil engineering, earth sciences, and field/testing services for dams, nuclear power plants, and other power-related markets. Our firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We take pride in our commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high quality manner, and continually strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions. To learn more about our global experience visit us at www.rizzointl.com.
EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran
EEOC Disclaimer: RIZZO International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with Federal and State laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
Candidates need to submit their resume through our website for consideration: www.rizzointl.com