Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in New York
Geotechnical Engineer jobs in New York are consistently in demand, concentrated in infrastructure, transportation, and urban development across one of the most active construction markets in the country, with openings at every level from entry-level field engineer to senior project lead. Most hiring centers around New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where firms like AECOM, WSP, and Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers maintain substantial New York operations. Foundation design, slope stability analysis, and subsurface investigation for transit and building projects are the most sought-after specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This Opportunity
We are looking for a talented Structural Engineer to join our growing Geotechnical and Tunneling Team in New York City .
We are working on some of the biggest and most challenging underground projects in the area, constructing new tunnels and renovating existing ones. Come join us and we'll provide you with the opportunities and training that you'll need for a successful career in tunneling.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Perform structural engineering design and analyses for tunnels and underground structures under the supervision of senior engineers
- Design and analysis of reinforced concrete, steelwork, tunnel linings
- Underground subway station framing design and analysis
- Field inspection of existing underground structures
- Field inspection of construction
- Assist in the preparation of drawings, studies and designs of underground projects Assist task leaders in preparation of reports and Contract Documents
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- 1-3 years of post-education experience in structural or tunnel engineering practice
- Strong background in structural analysis, familiar with structural engineering software such as SAP2000, STAAD and spColumn
- Familiar with CAD software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation or Revit
- Good understanding and knowledge of structural engineering and related disciplines (structures, civil, geotechnical, and planning)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines, managers, and other staff) Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work
Preferred Qualifications:
- EIT preferred
- M.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Internship(s) applying structural engineering skills
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $84,500 - $90,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
We are looking for a talented Structural Engineer to join our growing Geotechnical and Tunneling Team in New York City .
We are working on some of the biggest and most challenging underground projects in the area, constructing new tunnels and renovating existing ones. Come join us and we'll provide you with the opportunities and training that you'll need for a successful career in tunneling.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Perform structural engineering design and analyses for tunnels and underground structures under the supervision of senior engineers
- Design and analysis of reinforced concrete, steelwork, tunnel linings
- Underground subway station framing design and analysis
- Field inspection of existing underground structures
- Field inspection of construction
- Assist in the preparation of drawings, studies and designs of underground projects Assist task leaders in preparation of reports and Contract Documents
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- 1-3 years of post-education experience in structural or tunnel engineering practice
- Strong background in structural analysis, familiar with structural engineering software such as SAP2000, STAAD and spColumn
- Familiar with CAD software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation or Revit
- Good understanding and knowledge of structural engineering and related disciplines (structures, civil, geotechnical, and planning)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines, managers, and other staff) Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work
Preferred Qualifications:
- EIT preferred
- M.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Internship(s) applying structural engineering skills
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $84,500 - $90,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
#LI-AC2
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Who's Hiring
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- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Energy1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geotechnical engineer jobs across New York.
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in New York State required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency with geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, or LPILE
- Experience conducting subsurface investigations, borings, and soil sampling in the field
- Familiarity with New York City Building Code and DOT geotechnical submission requirements
- Strong technical report writing skills for geotechnical engineering assessments and recommendations
Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a geotechnical engineer in New York?
You need a Professional Engineer license from the New York State Education Department to practice independently in New York. The path starts with an accredited engineering degree, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gaining qualifying experience under a licensed PE, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. New York requires license applications to go through the State Education Department's Office of the Professions, not a separate engineering board.
How much do geotechnical engineers make in New York?
Geotechnical engineers in New York earn a median of about $103,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,290 for the lowest 10% to over $169,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire geotechnical engineers in New York?
Employers hiring geotechnical engineers in New York right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Arup, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's dense infrastructure pipeline, particularly MTA capital projects and NYC Department of Design and Construction programs, keeps engineering firms of all sizes actively recruiting in the state.
Which New York cities have the most geotechnical engineer jobs?
New York, Syracuse, and Albany consistently have the most geotechnical engineer openings in New York. New York City drives the largest share of demand because of its continuous subway, highway, and high-rise construction activity, while Albany and Buffalo generate steady work through state transportation projects and regional infrastructure investment.
Are there remote geotechnical engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Geotechnical engineering is heavily field-based, and most roles require on-site investigation, drilling oversight, or in-person client meetings. About 28% of geotechnical engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve report writing, data analysis, or project management rather than direct fieldwork.
How can I get hired as a geotechnical engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a staff or junior geotechnical engineer role at a mid-size consulting firm, where you work under a licensed PE on field investigations and lab testing. Large New York firms like AECOM and WSP hire new graduates into structured entry-level programs. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before you apply and gaining any internship experience with boring logs or soil reports gives you a clear advantage over candidates with a degree alone.
Where can I find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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