- Location
- Elmwood NJ, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
Verdantas is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Staff I to support subsurface investigations, geotechnical inspections, and construction projects throughout the New York, New Jersey, and tri-state region. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on field and consulting experience.
What You'll Do
- Perform soil sampling and subsurface investigations, including Standard Penetration Testing (SPT).
- Classify and document soil conditions and maintain accurate field records.
- Support geotechnical special inspections, pile observations, and earthwork monitoring.
- Prepare boring logs, field reports, and project documentation.
- Collaborate with project managers, drilling crews, technicians, and engineering staff.
- Assist with technical reports, CAD drafting, and geotechnical data management.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 1-2 years of geotechnical or related field experience.
- Knowledge of soil sampling and classification methods.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Basic experience with CAD and geotechnical software preferred.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.
Preferred
- Experience with NYC DOB Special Inspections.
- Familiarity with rock coring or RQD logging.
- Flexibility to work occasional nights, weekends, and extended field assignments.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors on active construction sites.
- Willingness to travel as project needs require.
Salary Range:
The starting salary for this position is $70,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications and licensing status.
Benefits:
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet
