Joining Arup At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Americas East Infrastructure team, with a strong emphasis on technical geotechnical design, analysis, interpretation and delivery. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical support across infrastructure and building projects, including bridges, rail and transit, tunnels and underground structures, waterfront/marine works, aviation, utilities and major redevelopment projects. The Opportunity · Perform geotechnical analysis and design for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, support of excavation, earthworks, settlement, slope stability and other geotechnical elements. · Support multidisciplinary teams in the design of infrastructure and building projects including rail and transit, bridges, tunnels and underground structures, waterfront and marine works, utilities, aviation and major redevelopment projects. · Assist with the preparation of geotechnical calculations, reports, drawings, technical memoranda and specifications. · Support the planning and execution of subsurface investigation programs, including preparation of boring and testing programs, coordination with drillers and laboratories, field logging and review of investigation data. · Participate in field investigations and construction observation assignments across New York and the surrounding region. · Interpret boring logs, laboratory results, instrumentation data and other subsurface information to support development of ground models and geotechnical design parameters. · Carry out geotechnical calculations and numerical analyses under the guidance of senior engineers. · Support construction-phase services, including foundation and excavation observations, review of instrumentation data, responses to RFIs and documentation of field conditions. · Coordinate with drilling contractors, testing laboratories, subconsultants and other project disciplines to support effective investigation and project delivery. · Prepare clear field records, calculations and technical documentation in accordance with project and quality requirements. · Use digital tools to support geotechnical data management, analysis, calculation and visualization. · Work closely with senior engineers and technical specialists while progressively taking responsibility for more complex analyses and design tasks. · Support proposals and other business development activities as required. · Participate in professional development activities and local technical organizations.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Is this role right for you? · Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geological, Geotechnical or related engineering discipline; Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred. · Approximately 2–5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience; candidates with particularly strong relevant experience outside this range may also be considered. · EIT/FE certification preferred, with progression toward PE licensure encouraged. · Experience with geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, retaining structures, excavations, earthworks or similar civil infrastructure. · Experience supporting subsurface investigations, including field logging, drilling activities, sampling, in-situ testing or laboratory testing. · Ability to interpret boring logs, laboratory data and other subsurface information and apply these to engineering analysis. · Familiarity with geotechnical calculation and numerical analysis methods; experience with PLAXIS or similar software is desirable. · Experience preparing technical calculations, reports, drawings or specifications. · Construction observation or other geotechnical field experience is preferred. · Familiarity with geotechnical data management and digital tools such as OpenGround, gINT, GIS, Excel, Python or similar tools is desirable. · Basic understanding of relevant US geotechnical design standards and codes; familiarity with New York and Northeast US practice is desirable. · Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. · Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple technical and field assignments with guidance from senior staff. · Willingness to undertake field assignments and travel locally or regionally as required by project needs. · Interest in developing technical capability across both geotechnical design and ground investigation/construction support. · Participation in professional organizations and technical activities is encouraged. 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We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available New York Hiring Range – Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is 90,000 to 120,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York will differ. Different People, Shared Values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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