Senior Project Manager - Geotechnical Engineer

Position: Senior Project ManagerJob Location: New York, NYExpire Date:Description:Why PWGC?P.W. Grosser Consulting (PWGC) is a growing environmental and engineering firm where great work meets exceptional benefits. We cover 100% of medical insurance including full family coverage because we believe in truly taking care of our people.Our team of hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, and engineers tackles challenging, meaningful projects across Long Island and beyond. You'll work alongside smart, passionate colleagues in a flexible environment that supports your growth, your license, and your life outside of work.We are seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to support a wide range of infrastructure, environmental, and site development projects throughout the New York City region. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical expertise in soil and rock mechanics, subsurface investigations, foundation engineering, and geotechnical analysis for urban environments. Candidates should have experience working within NYC's unique regulatory, geologic, and construction landscape.Key Responsibilities Plan, manage, and interpret geotechnical field investigations including drilling, test pits, in-situ testing, groundwater monitoring, and sampling. Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, including but not limited to: Slope stability Earth retaining structure design (SOE, secant piles, slurry walls, soldier piles, etc.) Deep and shallow foundation design Ground improvement Soil-structure interaction Bearing capacity and settlement Prepare and review geotechnical engineering reports, calculations, and technical memoranda. Support design teams on civil, structural, and environmental engineering projects requiring geotechnical input. Develop recommendations for foundations, excavation support, dewatering, and earthwork for projects within constrained NYC sites. Coordinate with drilling contractors, laboratories, project managers, and regulatory agencies. Conduct construction oversight, including foundation installation observation, compaction testing, SOE monitoring, and conformance inspections. Ensure all work complies with NYC DOB codes, local regulations, and relevant ASTM/industry standards. Participate in project planning, budgeting, and proposal writing. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field. 10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; PE license in NY is preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe. Proficiency with industry-standard geotechnical software (e.g., GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Settle3, LPILE). Strong understanding of NYC geology (glacial soils, fill, Manhattan schist, etc.) and common urban subsurface conditions. Experience preparing geotechnical reports and engineering recommendations for construction and design teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to perform fieldwork in urban environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience with NYC infrastructure, such as MTA, DDC, DEP, Port Authority, or private development projects. Familiarity with special inspections, instrumentation & monitoring, and vibration control plans. Experience with ground improvement techniques, underpinning, and complex foundation systems. Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline. Salary Range:$140,000 - $180,000 Depending on ExperienceFull-time / ExemptEqual Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Created: 2026-03-04