Field Geotechnical Engineer

 

Job Title:  Field Geotechnical Engineer
Work Location: Clay, NY
Duration: 12 Months 
Please note that the Micron project in NY works an extended work week of 50 hours per week.
Responsibilities

The majority of this field-based role involves on-site supervision of (1) drilled shaft construction socketed into rock and (2) earthwork with ground improvement consisting of over-excavation and replacement with engineered granular fill, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Specific tasks will include (but are not limited to):

Drilled shaft construction socketed into rock

• Provide on-site technical supervision during drilled shaft installation socketed into rock, verifying shaft location, plumbness, diameter, and rock socket length/embedment against the approved drawings and specifications.
• Verify rock socket conditions — rock type and quality, sidewall roughness, and base cleanout — and coordinate with home-office engineering on any deviations from the design basis.
• Observe and document reinforcement cage fabrication and placement and concreting operations (tremie placement, concrete mix verification, slump/flow, temperature, and test cylinder preparation).
• Review installation logs, concrete delivery tickets, and inspection records for quality and specification compliance.
• Support and witness drilled shaft load testing programs (static, bi-directional, or dynamic), including verification of equipment calibration, observation of testing, and preliminary review of results.

Earthwork and ground improvement (over-excavation and granular replacement)

• Provide on-site supervision of earthwork and ground improvement consisting of over-excavation of unsuitable material and replacement with engineered granular fill.
• Verify excavation limits and depths to suitable bearing strata; inspect and approve exposed subgrade (including proof rolling); and confirm granular fill gradation, placement, lift thickness, moisture conditioning, and compaction against specification.
• Review field and laboratory test results (density, gradation, moisture content) and coordinate any required remediation with engineering and Construction.

General field engineering

• Identify construction issues or deviations early and coordinate corrective actions with Construction, subcontractors, and home-office engineering.
• Maintain field documentation, including daily reports, inspection records, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and quality records.
• Track scope of work and schedule; coordinate closely with other technical disciplines as an integrated team.
• Support the development and implementation of geotechnical investigations and the origination/review of geotechnical engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and reports as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

An M.S. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated field experience supporting or supervising deep foundation (drilled shaft and/or pile) construction and earthwork/ground improvement operations.
• Field experience supervising drilled shaft construction, preferably including rock-socketed shafts.
• Working knowledge of earthwork and ground improvement (over-excavation and granular replacement), subgrade inspection, proof rolling, compaction control, and the associated field and laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of foundation construction quality control, load testing, and field documentation (daily reports, NCRs).
• Ability to read and interpret geotechnical drawings and specifications; familiarity with soil and rock characterization.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as LPILE, APILE, SHAFT, GROUP, SLOPE/W, gINT, Settle3D, and Plaxis, as well as Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong coordination and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to work effectively in a construction environment.
• Willing and able to travel to and remain at the Micron jobsite in Clay, NY, and other jobsites, on short- and long-term assignments.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Authorized to work legally in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or demonstrable progress toward PE.
• Experience on large industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Prior involvement in drilled shaft or pile load testing programs.
• Hands-on experience with ground improvement techniques (over-excavation and granular replacement, deep mixing, stone columns).
• Experience adhering to established procedures in compliance with quality assurance protocols and occupational health and safety standards.

 

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $51.40/hr – $66.71/hr.